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The Oldest City: St. Augustine, Florida!

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As a Flagler College Alumni, I've explored everything that St. Augustine has to offer, so I wanted to create a list of some of my favorite things to do while visiting the oldest city! Between museums, historical sites, fun activities, tours, and plac...
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Museums/Historical Sites

While in the oldest city, it's essential to learn about St. Aug's rich history and explore the remnants of the Spanish Golden Age, the Gilded Age, the Civil Rights Era, and more!

 
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This is the oldest Catholic parish in the entire country!
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
 
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This place is GORGEOUS! (My profile picture was taken here)
Lightner Museum
 
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The climb to the top of this lighthouse is… a WORK OUT, haha. It's such a beautiful view, though, that it's so worth it! Also, they offer ghost tours at night… Spooky!
St Augustine Light House
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Stunning architecture
Villa Zorayda Museum
 
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For all of the car lovers out there
Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine
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This is a must! It's filled with incredible Black History!
Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center
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St. Aug is well-known for it's Civil Rights Movement history. Walk the same paths as Martin Luther King Jr., and read about the Civil Rights history of various sites around the city.
ACCORD Civil Rights Museum & Freedom Trail
 
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This is the site of the oldest Catholic Congregation!
National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios

Activities

St. Aug offers SO many fun activities for children and adults alike!

 
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If I had to recommend just ONE thing to do while in St. Aug, this would be it! This trolley tour will take you to all of St. Aug's most popular sites. You can hop on and off all day!
St. Augustine Tours and Sightseeing with Old Town Trolley
 
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I love wine lol
St. Augustine Distillery
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This is one of St. Aug's most beautiful areas.
The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve
 
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These Red Boat Tours are a MUST! The tour guides are hilarious, and it's especially beautiful during the evening at sunset. I've seen so many dolphins during these tours!
Red Boat Tours
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For my fellow wine-lovers.
St. Augustine Brewery Tours
 
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GUYS, YOU CAN DRINK FROM THE FOUNTAIN!!!!
Fountian of Youth
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Food/Drinks

Find your new favorite place to eat! (It should be Sweetwater).

 
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THIS IS MY FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD!!!! Ask Mr. Keats for a Cinnamon Crunch Bagel with Honey-Vanilla Cream Cheese… Trust me on this. Also, a Butterbeer Latte!
Sweetwater Coffee Bar and Gallery
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This restaurant is GORGEOUS! There is usually live music, and I recommend eating outside where the beautiful lights shine and you can see the stunning bay.
Harry's Restaurant
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This is the perfect place for a mid-day meal or drink!
Mango Mango's Caribbean Grill & Bar
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I highly recommend the Hazelnut Macarons!
Le Macaron French Pastries®
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A fun choice for adults!
The Tipsy Duck Parlor
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