Authentic Historical Experiences by the Dozen
Castillo de San Marcos
Completed by the Spanish in 1695 to protect
their treasure fl eets from the British and
pirates, this national
monument is the
oldest masonry
fort in the U.S.
Castillo de San Marcos
Fountain of Youth
More than a youthful legend, this is the location
of the Timucua village of Seloy and the fi rst
settlement of St. Augustine.
St. Augustine Lighthouse &
Maritime Museum
1888, it was one of America’s most impressive
resorts. The success of the hotel marked the
beginning of the thriving tourism industry in
Florida.
Avilés Street
At the oldest maritime port, the lighthouse
stands watch over the oldest city with stunning
views at the top of its 219 steps. The oldest public street in the country, dating
back to 1570, was originally called Hospital
Street because of the Spanish Military Hospital
there.
The Colonial Quarter Plaza de la Constitución
Two acres inside the historic district immerses
you in three centuries of Spanish colonial life,
plus the city’s brief 21-year interlude of British
occupation, with interactive exhibits and history
re-enactors. Established in 1573, the beautiful town square is
named for its monument to the Spanish
constitution of 1812, which is believed to be the
only remaining such monument in the world.
Mission Nombre de Dios The fi rst Holy Mass was led by Father Francisco
Lopez here in 1565. The mission was also
home to the fi rst Catholic parish in what would
become the United States. The home of Spanish soldier Tomas
Gonzalez built in 1702, the house is a mix of
early Spanish architecture and English
infl uences made during the time when British
troops occupied St. Augustine.
Lightner Museum Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse
The second hotel constructed by Henry Flagler,
the former Hotel Alcazar once housed the
world’s largest indoor swimming pool and is
now home to an extensive collection of relics
from America’s Gilded Age. A historic museum that recreates school life
from the 1800s with original antique furnishings
and rare artifacts.
Flagler College
Once the Hotel Ponce de Leon, built by railroad
and Standard Oil magnate Henry Flagler in
Timucua Village
Inside Flagler College
St. Augustine Lighthouse &
Maritime Museum
Gonzalez-Alvarez House
Fort Mose
A state park today, Fort Mose was established
in 1738 as the fi rst free African settlement in the
U.S. Slaves that fl ed the British colonies to the
north were granted freedom in Spanish Florida.
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