Over 450 Years of History
Over 450 Years of History

History

St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches

St. Augustine, Florida, is known for its rich history. Start with these attractions, each with a storied past.

Tour the Oldest Wooden School House in the United States and experience what school life was like in the 1700s. At Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth, you can hear the cannons firing in the distance as you sip from the Spring of Eternal Hope. Marvel at the Tiffany windows and extravagant murals in the main building of Flagler College, formerly Hotel Ponce de Leon.

fountain of youth entryway

Fountain of Youth Visit the spot where a nation’s history was born.

old fort castillo at sunrise

Historic Forts Visit Fort Matanzas, Castillo de San Marcos, and Fort Mose for a look back in time.

reenactment colonial blacksmith

Colonial Quarter St. Augustine’s transformed Colonial Quarter offers an immersive journey through four eras of the past.

colorful villa zorayda

Historic District St. Augustine’s Historic District is full of charm, dining, attractions, and shopping.

Flagler College, in historic St. Augustine: a fantasy of Spanish, Renaissance, and Mediterranean architecture.

Flagler's Gilded Age Palaces in Paradise: Henry Flagler’s Gilded Age Vision

Flagler College, in historic St. Augustine: a fantasy of Spanish, Renaissance, and Mediterranean architecture.

Historical Architecture in St. Augustine, Florida St. Augustine’s architectural masterpieces are a picturesque journey back in time.

Foot Soldiers Monument, part of Black History in America's Oldest City.

Black History in St. Augustine Enjoy our Multi-Cultural Heritage

sunrise on the water

Historic Churches in the Nation’s Oldest City St. Augustine is the site of the first Catholic Mass and Thanksgiving. But that single event was just the start of what has evolved into a destination for the faithful of many different religions.

Historic ‘Old’ Attractions in the Old City of St. Augustine Popular Sites in America’s Oldest City Include Oldest House, Old Jail, Castillo de San Marcos and the Fountain of Youth

reenactment colonial guard

Living History in St. Augustine How do you make more than 450 years of history come to life? Ask any one of our dedicated reenactors.

Old Senator tree

The “Old Senator” Is Worth a Visit The Ancient City’s oldest resident, this majestic tree, has awed visitors for centuries.

Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine While the faithful in the nation’s oldest city have worshipped at the church since the late 1700s, all visitors are humbled by its unique architecture.

More history to discover in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches

Discover St. Augustine’s Lesser Known Fort Fort Matanzas National Monument was built in 1740 to protect Spanish St. Augustine from attack from the city’s southern entrance.

African-American History by the Sea on Florida’s Historic Coast Historic Butler Beach offers a glimpse at African-American history and American race relations.

View of St. George Street in downtown St. Augustine, Florida

Discover What’s Off St. George Street Get Off the Main Drag for Even More History, Attractions, Dining and Shopping

St. Augustine Attractions for Kids of All Ages This family-friendly city has plenty of things to do for kids and teens (and adults, too!).

Historic District

The Black Raven Take a cruise on the Pirate Ship, Black Raven. Sing sea shanties with the pirates, search for...

Historic District

Colonial Quarter Step back in time at the Colonial Quarter, over two acres of St. Augustine history, entertainment,...

Historic District

Lightner Museum Lightner Museum is housed in the former Alcazar Hotel built in 1888 by Henry Flagler. Today it is...

Historic District

Old Jail Museum Built in 1891, the Old Jail was designed to look like a fine hotel (it has a front porch, and it's...

Historic District

Pena Peck House Nestled in the heart of downtown St. Augustine, the Peña-Peck House offers daily guided...