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Saint Augustine, Florida Attractions

Unusual landmarks, museums, roadside attractions, and hidden wonders in Saint Augustine and the surrounding area. Pirates, alligators, and the Fountain of Youth -- just a taste of the rich touristy gumbo that has made Saint Augustine a travel destination since 1513.

Fountain of Youth

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  • Fountain of Youth

    Fountain of Youth

    St. Augustine, Florida

    Drink the regenerative elixir at the fabled spring -- and leave younger than when you arrived!

  • Pirate and Treasure Museum

    Pirate and Treasure Museum

    St. Augustine, Florida

    This museum will hook you with its treasure trove of pirate artifacts, booty, and torture scenes.

  • St. Augustine Alligator Farm

    St. Augustine Alligator Farm

    St. Augustine, Florida

    One of the oldest attractions in the U.S. Hundreds of gators, a zip line ride, alligator feeding shows, and mega-crocodile "Maximo."

  • Potter's Wax Museum

    Potter's Wax Museum

    St. Augustine, Florida

    Classic old wax museum, formerly the second-largest in the world, exhibits a tight assemblage of historical figures and celebrities.

  • Medieval Torture Museum

    Medieval Torture Museum

    St. Augustine, Florida

    Dunk a wax victim in a water torture tank, peek into the Chest of Dismemberment, sit in the spiky Armchair of Inquiries. Educational.

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