St. George Street in St. Augustine is the premier street in the nation's oldest city, a thoroughfare where pedestrians can stroll unencumbered by vehicle or even bicycle traffic.
St. George is just one of several quaint, walkable streets in the Historic District of St. Augustine and getting lost among the side streets is part of the fun of experiencing this small northeast Florida city. On the narrow avenue, boutiques, bistros, galleries and gift shops are tucked into cubbyhole-sized storefronts.
The Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States; it is located on the western shore of Matanzas Bay in St. Augustine, Florida.
The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum serves as a scenic and educational maritime museum. It stands 165 feet above sea level, overlooking the Matanzas Bay and the Atlantic Ocean from Anastasia Island. Visitors can climb the 219 steps to the top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse for a spectacular view of the city and ocean.
Visitors experience life at a light station through the many exhibits in the keeper's house, learn how the lighthouse served to protect our coast in World War II, and learn about area shipwrecks and the important work of marine archeologists at the lighthouse. In addition, the grounds feature a natural hammock, a children's play area, boat-building demonstrations, and more. The gift shop offers a unique array of nautical and local souvenirs and does not need a ticket for access.
Prepare yourself for a Frightseeing Adventure like none other as your resident Ghost Host shares tales both true and truly unnerving of the city’s tumultuous past. Discover the secrets of the Tolomoto Cemetery and the apparition seen playing on the sacred grounds after dark. Could it be the spirit of five-year old James or is it the Ghost Bride, still waiting for her walk down the aisle? Be sure to keep a watchful eye while passing by the old City Gates. You might catch a glimpse of Elizabeth, a child victim of the yellow fever, waving to passersby. Face your fears in the exclusive nighttime experience at Potter’s Wax Museum’s Chamber of Horrors and enter the town’s most haunted building, the Old Jail… Plan to arrive at least 20 minutes early to make time to visit Cromwell’s Parlour of Paranormal Curiosities.
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.