The Ximenez-Fatio House was originally built in 1798 as a home for the Ximenez family. This lovely coquina stone architectural gem became a fashionable St. Augustine’s boarding house that offered lodging to many more or less distinguished guests. It is open to the public as a museum showcasing the way of life in Florida in the early 19th century during the original Florida tourist boom.

All rooms have been restored and are meticulously preserved. Each room tells a story about a particular type of visitor that stayed in the boarding house: adventurers, pirates, sick people recovering in Florida’s balmy climate, soldiers, sailors, botanists, and all other kinds of early tourists.

20 Aviles Street, St. Augustine, Florida, 904-829-3575

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