Connecting St. Augustine With The World

St. Augustine Eco Tours

111 Avenida Menendez
St. Augustine, Florida 32084

DOLPHINS, BIRDING, & EXPLORING with Northeast Florida's premier outdoor adventure company. A professional Naturalist will guide your group on a boating, kayaking, or sailing excursion to explore the beautiful waters surrounding historic St. Augustine. Hop on the Explorer boat to see the most wildlife and scenery, board the sailboat to enjoy the fresh sea breeze, or gain a unique perspective of the salt marsh on the kayak tour. Small groups ensure an unforgettable experience. This experience is sure to be a hit with kids of all ages! SERIOUS NATURE - SERIOUS FUN - LET'S GET ON THE WATER! For reservations, please call (904)-377-7245.

St. Augustine Area Attractions

You don't have to go to Orlando to find attractions for the whole family to enjoy; St. Augustine has a long list of great entertainment venues. From historic destinations like the Oldest School House and Castillo de San Marcos, to museums like Ripley's Believe it Or Not! and the Spanish Quarter, to family favorites like Marineland and Adventure Island, there's plenty to do and see in the Ancient City.

Take a look below at our collection of exciting adventures that await your family in St. Augustine, Florida!

Nightlife and Recreation

For more information, you might also want to check out our St. Augustine nightlife section for details on the many pubs, bars and other nightly entertainment spots or visit our OldCity.com calendar for details on upcoming events. If you're interested in specific tours—whether it's one of our infamous ghost tours or a ride on one of the city's trolleys, visit the sightseeing page. We've also dedicated an entire section to sports and recreation with details on local golf courses, fishing spots and surf headquarters.

Family Entertainment

In addition to being a lover's paradise, St. Augustine is also an ideal spot for family vacations. Mini-golf, water sports, family-oriented tours and attractions that present the city's interesting history are among the many types of family attractions in the historic district as well as the outlying areas of St. Augustine.

Your family can enjoy everything from incredibly detailed wax figures of celebrities at Potter's Wax Museum to a fully functional re-creation of a Spanish village from the 1600s. In addition to visiting families, thousands of school children around the state come to St. Augustine on field trips every year, which is why the city has crafted many of its attractions to suit young and old alike.

Destination Subcategories

Old Town Trolley Tours of St Augustine

For over 25 years, Old Town Trolley has provided sightseeing tours highlighting the best of St. Augustine. Hop aboard a trolley to experience Transportainment, a combination of transportation and entertainment. Our friendly conductors narrate the tour with fun trivia and stories. 100% Money Back Guarantee; Ticket is good for three consecutive days; Hop on and off all day; Exclusive stops.

Ohana Acres

Horseback ride St. Augustine's Beaches & Wildlife Preserves. Savy a romantic rendezvous or bring the family to ride on the breathtaking white sand beaches of St. Augustine - OR - Awe your way through 15 miles of untouched Florida trails to the St. Johns Riverfront at Bayard Point. A prime destination to observe Florida birds and wildlife from horseback. For details, contact Ohana Acres.

Fountain of Youth

On this site in 1565, Spanish explorer Pedro Menendez established the first successful European colony in the United States at St. Augustine, Florida. Visit the cradle of St. Augustine on 15 waterfront acres at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. Drink from the Legendary Fountain. Visit the Native Timucua Indian Village. See the stars in our Planetarium. Ready to explore?!

Country Carriages

The clip clop of horse hooves, red brick streets, and tree covered streets will relax you so you can absorb the history of St. Augustine from the 1565 Spanish founding to modern time. Our guide will narrate the rich history of St. Augustine in a 45 minute to hour tour. You haven't experienced St. Augustine until you've been on a carriage tour! Horseback rides on the beach also available.

St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum

See the world's largest collection of authentic pirate artifacts and interactive exhibits, including the Book of Pirates and the spine-tingling Disney Imagineer-designed Below Deck sound experience of Blackbeard’s last battle; the world’s only pirate treasure chest; one of only two Jolly Roger flags; and rare shipwreck treasures from the Florida Division of Historical Resources.

Fiesta Falls Mini Golf

Up for some fun for all ages? Our award winning 18-hole landscaped course features 8 waterfalls, caves, and a 65 ft. Spanish ship. Looking for an extra challenge? Play under the stars on the lighted course. Treat yourself afterwards to delicious soft ice cream, milk shakes and desserts. Open every day and evening, weather permitting. Conveniently 10 minutes from historic area.

St. Augustine Eco Tours

DOLPHINS, BIRDING, & EXPLORING with Northeast Florida's premier outdoor adventure company. A professional Naturalist will guide your group on a boating, kayaking, or sailing excursion to explore the beautiful waters surrounding historic St. Augustine. Small groups ensure an unforgettable experience. SERIOUS NATURE - SERIOUS FUN - LET'S GET ON THE WATER! For reservations, please call (904)-377-7245.

Ripley's Ghost Train

Face your fears! Join us on Ripley's Ghost Train Adventure for the most interactive paranormal experience in St. Augustine when we take you to THREE of the most haunted locations in the Nation's Oldest City. Investigate unexplained phenomena, residual energies, orbs, and other ghostly manifestations.

St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum

Climb to the top of this magnificent St. Augustine icon and see our city from a fascinating view. Built in 1874 you can tour the lighthouse and light keepers house, visit our museum store, and relax on our beautiful grounds. Something for everyone. Open daily at 9:00am. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas.

St. Augustine Tour and Attraction Tickets

Planning your next vacation to St. Augustine? Alligator Farm, Old Town Trolley Tours, Ghosts & Gravestones, Lightner Museum, Old Jail & More! Buy your tour and attraction tickets here and save up to 10%.

Ripley's St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains

The best way to see the Nations Oldest City. Our 1 hour narrated tour features 22 convenient stops. Step off and re-board at your leisure for shopping, restaurants, attractions and historic sites. Your ticket is good for 3 consecutive days, so you can enjoy sightseeing at you own pace. Do as millions have done. See St. Augustine by Sightseeing Train.

Lightner Museum

Enjoy wondering through the museum's setting, the former Hotel Alcazar, built in 1887 in the Spanish Renaissance style. Relics of America's Gilded Age are elegantly exhibited on the museum's three floors. Costumes, furnishings, mechanical musical instruments and other artifacts give you a glimpse into 19th century daily life. The lobby of the museum has recently been restored to the opulence of its early days as the Alcazar Hotel.

Ripleys Believe it or Not

is housed in the Castle Warden built in 1887. In 1950 it became the first permanent Ripley's collection. An avid traveler, Ripley collected unbelievable souvenirs and bizarre artifacts in untouched, primitive areas. Travel the world through the Original Ripley's museum. See extraordinary exhibits, amazing facts about world culture, bizarre customs and unique artisanship.

  • Bayfront Mini-Golf

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  • Castillo de San Marcos

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  • Colonial Spanish Quarter

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  • Fiesta Falls Mini Golf

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  • Fort Matanzas National Monument

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  • Fort Mose' Historical Society

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  • Lightner Museum

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  • Mission of Nombre de Dios & Shrine

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  • Nights of Lights

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  • Oldest House National Historic Landmark

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  • Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse

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  • St. Augustine Scenic Cruise

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  • Sykes and Cooper Farms

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