St. Augustine's many attractions cover history, nature, arts, and heritage.
If you are a history buff, you will be delighted with all that St. Augustine has to offer. There's so much to see and do throughout the 144-square block historic district (and a few attractions outside this area) that you don't want to miss.
The Lightner Museum is housed in the former Alcazar Hotel built in 1888 - one of the hotels that Henry Flagler built in St. Augustine to encourage tourism. The hotel offered a casino, a grand ballroom a gymnasium, a bowling alley, archery ranges, tennis courts, and the world's largest indoor swimming pool at that time.
Not only is St. Augustine a town with abundant day time attractions, but the evenings come alive with a huge community of musicians playing in local venues representing all genres. Use this handy guide to search by date, genre, and location. You can even listen to a sample of each artist.
Here's a list of things that you can do in St. Augustine that are extra easy on the wallet.
Blackbeard’s Treasure Hunt is one of several special voyages offered by the Black Raven Pirate Ship, and it allows guests to watch as the sailors engage in a sea battle with Queen Anne’s Revenge, another ship. There are sword fights and cannon fire, things that the whole family will enjoy. Kid's love this 2-hour voyage on the bay.
