Historic St. Augustine Sites

💵 Price: $15 per adult (valid for 7 days); free for kids under 16
The oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S., Castillo de San Marcos was built by the Spanish in the 1600s to protect the city. Visitors come to walk the ramparts, watch live cannon firings, and explore the beautifully preserved coquina stone structure overlooking Matanzas Bay.

💵 Price: $17.19 per person
Built in 1891 and used until 1953, the Old Jail gives a chilling look at life behind bars in the past. Guided tours with costumed interpreters offer stories of infamous inmates, old punishments, and the harsh realities of 19th-century incarceration.

💵 Price: $15 per person
Once the opulent Ponce de León Hotel built by Henry Flagler in 1888, this masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture is now part of Flagler College. Tours highlight the stunning stained-glass windows, Tiffany chandeliers, and Gilded Age history that define the building.

💵 Price: $7.95 adults / $6.95 children
Dating back to the early 1700s, this cedar-and-cypress structure is believed to be the oldest wooden schoolhouse in the U.S. Visitors enjoy a self-guided tour with audio narration and historical displays that illustrate early colonial education.

💵 Price: Free (donations encouraged)
Founded in 1565, this is the site of the first Catholic Mass in what would become the United States. Pilgrims and history lovers alike visit the peaceful grounds, chapel, and massive cross monument to reflect on the city’s deeply rooted spiritual and colonial history.

💵 Price: $17.95 adults / $12.95 seniors & children (ages 12 and under)
Built in 1874, the lighthouse stands 165 feet tall and offers panoramic views of the coast from the top. Beyond the climb, visitors explore maritime artifacts, shipwreck exhibits, and learn about the area's role in nautical history.