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St. Augustine Historic Sites
There are many worthwhile St. Augustine historic sites to visit. After all, our title, the “nation’s oldest city” brings with it an abundance of interesting history. I think many visitors are quite surprised to find out just how much there is to do here. To see all we have to offer, plan to spend several days.
* Castillo de San Marcos
– our world famous National Monument.
* Colonial Spanish Quarter – a living history museum representing 1740’s St. Augustine. * Mission Nombre de Dios – America's first mission and site of the founding of St. Augustine in 1565. Look for the 200 foot cross towering above the cities most historic grounds. 
* Lightner Museum
– three floors of antiques from America’s guilded age. Very nice – don’t miss this one.
* Oldest House Complex – a National Historic Landmark operated by the St. Augustine Historical Society. * Spanish Military Hospital – learn about the advanced medical practices of the Spanish in Colonial times. 
* Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse
– a little schoolhouse built in the 1800's.
* Fountain of Youth - take a sip from the spring Ponce de Leon hoped was his Fountain of Youth. * Flagler College - tour the former hotel Ponce de Leon built by Henry Flagler in 1887. It is currently the home of Flagler College. * St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum - a spectacular view 165 feet above sea level. Climb to the top of the tower, visit the museum, and learn about the preservation of this historic landmark. * The Old Jail - tour this historic jail built by Henry Flagler in 1891. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. * Old St. Augustine Village – nine historic homes dating from 1790 to 1910.
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