Fountain of Youth

The Fountain of Youth

The Fountain of Youth is located in the area first explored by Ponce de Leon and later settled by Pedro Menendez. This is where colonial America began, 55 years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and 42 years before Jamestown thus giving St. Augustine claim to the nation's oldest continuously occupied city in the nation.

The Fountain of Youth Archaeological park is set on 15 waterfront acres. There is a working archaeological dig and several recreated Spanish Timucuan buildings. Enjoy the views of theriver from the 600 foot long Riverwalk or from the Observation Tower. And don't forget to drink from the Fountain!!!! Warning: tastes like sulphur.

11 Magnolia Avenue

Open from 9-6 daily. Free parking onsite.