St Augustine Florida Attractions
 When one thinks of a fantastic tropical destination, images of warm gentle surf, white sand beaches, and sunny, blue sky days come to mind; historical landmarks do not. When it comes to the Floridian city of St. Augustine however, you can expect both. Unlike other popular Florida destinations, St. Augustine boasts a rich heritage firmly routed in the distant past. St. Augustine is known as the oldest city in America. St. Augustine's origins go all the way back to the founding of North America's first Spanish settlement. And these historic landmarks stand today as some of St. Augustine's most popular attractions.
St. Augustine's rich history gives it a unique character all of its own. A vacation to St. Augustine just might make you think you've traveled back in time- to Old Spain that is! Numerous historic landmarks featuring Spanish architecture are still standing and open for exploration today. In terms of Spanish architecture, there really is no other location in North America that is anything like St. Augustine. Locals dressed in period costumes help to bring these old-world St. Augustine attractions to life. The transportation offered in St. Augustine also adds to the celebration of the city's history. Old fashioned carriage rides take guests to the old town Spanish Quarter Village and other historic landmarks of the city.
There are many more St. Augustine attractions available for guests to explore than can possibly be listed here. St. Augustine features attractions that run the gamut from beautifully constructed 19th century cathedrals to modern attractions that include many top rated golf courses, the Ripley's Believe it or Not Auditorium, the World Golf Hall of Fame, first-class St. Augustine hotels and resorts, and much more. St. Augustine really stands out as a vacation destination because of its unique combination of old-world style, near tropical climate, long stretches of white-sand beaches, and welcoming local population.
Top St. Augustine Attractions: (Just a few of the many available...)
 The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum
This famous St. Augustine landmark tells the story of the history of the St. Augustine Light Station and its long, maritime history. Visitors can examine artifacts and documents from the early 19th century on.
The Spanish Quarter Village
This is a living history museum designed to represent the life and times of Spanish settlers of the mid-18th century. A visit to the Spanish Quarter Village lets St. Augustine vacationers experience life as it was lived long, long ago.
The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
This St. Augustine attraction is understandably one of the most popular with children. Featured here are a variety of crocodiles; including the rare white species. Numerous other rare and endangered animals can be seen and experiences here as well. Visitors can also take in dramatic presentations such as: "Realm of the Alligator", the informative "Rainforest Review", the playful "Scales and Tails and more. Kids especially enjoy watching the live alligator feeding.
 The Family Fun Factory
This fun center showcases St. Augustine's old Spanish history with the bonus of a European-styled roller ride. At this top attraction St. Augustine visitors can experience a miniature golf course, a go-kart track, a batting cage, an outdoor paintball course, and an exciting flight simulator.
Potter's Wax Museum
This popular museum is home to more than 170 life-like wax statues of famous characters from Hollywood history. The entire family will be amazed by these life-like statues that are scattered throughout the wax museum.
The Lightner Museum
This historic St. Augustine building shows off relics from "America's Gilded Age". Here you can enjoy period costumes, heritage furniture, Victorian art, old-world musical instruments, and more. Here you'll experience life as it was lived in 19th century St. Augustine.
Whether you're looking to explore a few of St. Augustine's magnifcient historic landmarks, or you're here to enjoy the sun, sand and surf, this Floridian city offers spectacular vacation experiences for young and old alike. To enjoy all the attractions that picturesuqe St. Augustine has to offer, simply browse through our comprehensive list of St. Augustine FL hotels before choosing the St. Augustine hotel that suits you- according to price, amenties, and location. Historic St. Augustine, Florida awaits! |
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