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1. Castillo de San Marcos

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2. Lightner Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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3. St. Augustine Alligator Farm

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Old City

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5. The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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6. Fort Matanzas National Monument

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. St. George Street & Beyond

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8. Anastasia State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. St. Augustine Wild Reserve

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Colonial Quarter

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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11. St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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12. Catch 27

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13. The St. Augustine Amphitheatre

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14. The Floridian

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15. St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. The Hyppo

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

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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18. The Whetstone Chocolate Factory Tour

Tours in the Area
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19. The Pirate Ship Black Raven

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20. Salt Life Food Shack

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21. St. Augustine Distillery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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22. Diane's Natural Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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23. Cousteau's Waffle and Milkshake Bar

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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24. Ripple Effect Ecotours

Tours in the Area
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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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