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1. Castillo de San Marcos ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Castillo de San Marcos
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2. Lightner Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Lightner Museum
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3. St. Augustine Alligator Farm

Category: Activities
St. Augustine Alligator Farm
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4. Old City

Old City
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5. The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum
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6. Fort Matanzas National Monument

Category: Activities
Fort Matanzas National Monument
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7. St. George Street & Beyond

St. George Street & Beyond
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8. Anastasia State Park

Category: Activities
Anastasia State Park
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9. St. Augustine Wild Reserve

Category: Activities
St. Augustine Wild Reserve
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10. Colonial Quarter

Category: Museums & Culture
Colonial Quarter
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11. St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum
© St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum

12. Catch 27

Catch 27
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13. The St. Augustine Amphitheatre

The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
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14. The Floridian

The Floridian
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15. St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

Category: Activities
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
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16. The Hyppo

The Hyppo
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17. Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park

Category: Activities
Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
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18. The Whetstone Chocolate Factory Tour

Tours
The Whetstone Chocolate Factory Tour
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19. The Pirate Ship Black Raven

The Pirate Ship Black Raven
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20. Salt Life Food Shack

Salt Life Food Shack
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21. St. Augustine Distillery

Category: Food & Drink
St. Augustine Distillery
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22. Diane's Natural Market

Category: Shopping
Diane's Natural Market
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23. Cousteau's Waffle and Milkshake Bar

Category: Food & Drink
Cousteau's Waffle and Milkshake Bar
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24. Ripple Effect Ecotours

Tours
Ripple Effect Ecotours
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Founded over 450 years ago, St. Augustine is home to important historic landmarks, diverse museums, romantic hotels and inns as wellas unique attractions such as Castillo de San Marcos and Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. Plan a Florida weekend getaway and explore the beautiful city on their own, or take a tour with one of the knowledgeable local guides. Here are the best things to do in St. Augustine.

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St. Augustine, Florida Weather by Month:

Month High (°F) Low (°F) Precip. (in) Conditions
January 66 45 2.5 Mild & Sunny
February 69 48 2.8 Mild & Sunny
March 75 54 3.2 Warm & Sunny
April 82 60 3.5 Warm & Humid
May 87 67 4.1 Warm & Humid
June 90 72 5.5 Hot & Humid
July 91 74 6.2 Hot & Humid
August 90 73 6.0 Hot & Humid
September 87 69 5.2 Warm & Humid
October 80 60 3.8 Warm & Pleasant
November 72 52 3.0 Mild & Pleasant
December 68 47 2.8 Mild & Sunny

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