Discover 400+ years of history,
just a short stroll from The Collector
St. Augustine is home to a soul-stirring array of landmarks, monuments and museums that delight historians and art lovers, but it is equally captivating to beach lovers, foodies, shoppers and adventurers.
Here, we share several of our favorite sights and experiences, including free sips at a local winery that crafts wine from Florida-grown grapes, a distillery that makes small-batch spirits, and, of course, the storied Fountain of Youth.
Within Walking Distance of The Collector
The Lightner Museum
0.2 mile | 75 King Street
Open daily, 9 am - 5 pm
Located within Henry Flagler’s 1888 Spanish Renaissance Revival showplace, the Lightner Museum houses one of the country’s finest collections of decorative 19th century art.
Flagler College
0.5 mile | 74 King Street
Historical tours offered daily
Explore the architectural heritage of Henry Flagler’s Hotel Ponce de Leon, now a private, four-year liberal arts college.
San Sebastian Winery
0.7 mile | 157 King Street
Open Mon - Sat, 10 am - 6 pm
and Sun, 11 am - 6 pm
Located in one of Henry Flagler’s old East Coast Railway buildings just a few blocks from historic downtown, the San Sebastian Winery offers complimentary tours and tastings daily.
Castillo de San Marcos
0.8 mile | 1 South Castillo Drive
Open daily, 8:45 am - 5:15 pm
The oldest masonry fort in the continental United States, the Castillo de San Marcos is a vast stone fortress built to protect and defend Spain’s claims in New World.
The Colonial Quarter
0.8 mile | 33 St. George Street
Open daily, 9 am - 6 pm
Explore St. Augustine’s rich colonial history on this two-acre site complete with a 35-foot watchtower, blacksmith shop and musket drills.
St. Augustine Distillery
0.9 mile | 112 Riberia St.
Open daily for tours, times vary
Enjoy free tours and tastings of small batch vodka, rum, gin and whiskey at this 1917 ice manufacturing plant turned distillery.
Driving Distance from The Collector
St. Augustine History Museum
1.7 mile | 167 San Marco Avenue
Open daily, 9 am - 4:30 pm
A must-see for passionate historians, the St. Augustine History Museum features exhibits and artifacts that tell the city’s 450-year story.
Old Jail
1.7 miles | 167 San Marco Ave.
Open daily, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Built by Henry Flagler in 1891, this local landmark served as the county jail until 1953.
Fountain of Youth
1.7 miles | 11 Magnolia Avenue
Open daily, 9 am - 5 pm
Drink the legendary waters, visit the planetarium and explore the native Timucua Indian village at this 15-acre waterfront attraction.
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
2 miles | 81 Lighthouse Drive
Open daily, 9 am - 6 pm
Breathtaking views and self-guided tours are just two reasons the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum ranks high among visitors’ favorite attractions.
St. Augustine Outlets
8.2 miles | 500 Outlet Mall Blvd.
Open Mon - Sat, 10 am - 9 pm
and Sun, 10 am - 6 pm
Shop 75 brand-name factory stores at this indoor-outdoor outlet mall featuring favorites like Lucky Brand Jeans, Gucci, Cole Haan and Sunglass Hut.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
14.3 miles | 8635 AIA South
Open daily, 9 am - 5:30 pm
An 1740 Spanish fort made of coquina, Fort Matanzas once guarded St. Augustine’s southern river approach. Today, the 100-acre site delights military historians.