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Best Things To Do in St. Augustine, Florida

I went to college in St. Augustine in the early 90s, and it was the perfect place for me. Gorgeous location, great weather, laid-back atmosphere, but still tons of history (because it was founded in 1565!). Located one hour south of Jacksonville, one hour north of Daytona, and two hours northeast of Orlando, St. Augustine is a great stop on any tour of Florida – or given the extensive list of fun things to do below, it would be easy to spend a whole week there on vacation.

We did just that on a recent Spring Break trip, and it was wonderful to get back around to my old haunts. Many were just the same as I remembered, but the town has had a ton of growth. I used to live on 7th Street right by the beach and there is a hotel at the end of my block now! Ack! However, it actually made it easier to visit, because there are so many options.

I went to Flagler College (photo in the header), and I highly encourage a tour of the school because it was formerly a hotel and the building is gorgeous, especially the dining hall. I still can’t believe I got to go to school there. Other top tips include the Fort (Castillo de San Marcos), the Lighthouse (climb to the top), the beach (of course), the Alligator Farm (massively updated since my college days), the colonial St. George street area, and my favorite restaurant, Gypsy Cab.

Enjoy your visit – and let me know if I missed anything!


List of 25 Fun Things To Do In St. Augustine, FL


Alligator Farm Zoological Park

999 Anastasia Blvd, St. Augustine
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Anastasia State Park

300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine
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Bridge of Lions

2010 A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway, St. Augustine
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Castillo de San Marcos Fort

1 South Castillo Drive, St. Augustine
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Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine

38 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine
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Photo by DXR


Flagler College

74 King Street, St. Augustine
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Gypsy Cab Company

828 Anastasia Blvd, St. Augustine
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Haunted Tours

Various Locations, St. Augustine
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Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

Various Locations, St. Augustine
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Lightner Museum

75 King Street, St. Augustine
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Old Jail

167 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine
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Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse

14 St George Street, St. Augustine
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Pirate Ship Black Raven

111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine
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Photo by Mr.TinDC


Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth

11 Magnolia Ave, St. Augustine
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Potter’s Wax Museum

31 Orange Street, St. Augustine
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Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

19 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine
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Saint George Street / Colonial Quarter

St. George Street, St. Augustine
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St. Augustine Amphitheatre

1340C A1A South, St. Augustine
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St. Augustine Beach

St. Augustine Beach
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St. Augustine Distillery

112 Riberia Street, St. Augustine
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St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum

12 South Castillo Drive, St. Augustine
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St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

81 Lighthouse Avenue (use 100 Red Cox Road for groups), St. Augustine
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Water Cruises

Various Locations, St. Augustine
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Florida Water Tours


World Golf Hall of Fame

1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine
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Hope this list of fun things to do in St. Augustine helps you plan your visit!

Also, check out these posts with things to do in my hometown of Annapolis and my current home for over 25 years, Denver!


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