St Augustine is America’s oldest city, with many historical, cultural, and natural tourist attractions. This America’s first city has many exciting and unique things to do. So let’s read this post about free things to do in St Augustine Florida, (budget things to do in St Augustine).
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St. George Street
St. George is the most popular walking street in St Augustine due to its quaint vibes, Spanish-styled taverns, houses, cute shops, and old-style markets. Many side roads form a maze around St. George Street, where you will enjoy getting lost again and again. A must-visit tourist attraction in St Augustine. Â
Strolling across St. George street is one of the best things to do in St Augustine, Fl. Even an evening tour of St George street is the fun, free thing to do in St Augustine this weekend.Â
Entrance – Free with lots of paid public parking all around.
Flagler College
A stunning Spanish Renaissance architecture and the first significant poured-in-place concrete building in the United States will amaze you with beautiful gardens, vintage fountains, arched pathways, palatial corridors, and intricately designed interiors.
This 74 rooms building was once upon a time hotel and attracted many visitors and is now a Flagler College. You can visit the central atrium, gardens, and free walk along the corridors.
Old St Augustine Village
A city with 500 years old history and Spanish colonial architecture is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the United States. To explore those colonial vibes, historic charms, fun atmosphere, Spanish themed construction, visit the Old City of St Augustine.Â
It is definitely must visit place in St Augustine and hence tops the list of St Augustine Itinerary. Â
Entrance – Free with lots of paid public parking all around.
Bridge of Lions
The bridge of Lion connects downtown St. Augustine to Anastasia Island across Matanzas Bay. It got its name from two white marble lion statues guarding the bridge on the west side. The lions are named Fiel and Firme, which means Faithful and Firm.
A walk across the Bridge of Lions is approximately one mile. From the top of the bridge, you get the ultimate view of the historic downtown and incredible water views on both sides.
St Augustine Visitor Information Center
The St Augustine visitor center building is a tourist attraction with a little museum, plenty of brochures, and excellent exhibits. It lies in the heart of the historic downtown with Spanish colonial vibes, and you can book trolley tours or ghost tours from here. Here you will also learn about things to do in St Augustine free.
Entrance:Â Free, but parking is paid.
St. Augustine Beach
St Augustine beach is perfect for an ideal beach vacation with laidback vibes, a fishing pier, a sunny beach, white sands, exotic seaside restaurants, and a beachfront park. It stretches approximately 2 miles with a white-sand beach and clear water.
For nature lovers, it is one of the best free things to do in St Augustine.
Entrance – Free and for cars/vehicles, metered paid parking
Grounds of Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
The Spanish built Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route. It is now a National Monument that preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States. Here you will find the culture and history of the colonial USA with an enchanting view of the sea.Â
There is a fortification wall with a view of the ocean and gardens outside the fort. Here you can walk for free and perfect for spending the evening with a view of the water and cruises.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument protected the fortified coquina watchtower and defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It was completed in 1742 and saved nearly 300 acres of Florida coastal landscape consisting of dunes, marsh, maritime forest, and associated flora and fauna, including threatened and endangered species.
Entrance – Ferry and Admission – free
Aviles Street
Aviles is the oldest street in the nation and the early home to St. Augustine’s arts district. Enter Aviles Street by walking under the stone archway. Dating back to the 16th Century, Aviles was known as Hospital Street because it was the location of the second Spanish Military Hospital Museum.
It is one of the best things to do for free in St Augustine with all the historical and cultural vibes.
Vilano Beach
The Vilano Beach Pier lies on the river side of the Matanzas inlet, and it is one of the best spots to watch the sunset over downtown St. Augustine.
It’s a lovely spot north of St. Augustine, famous for its peaceful atmosphere and natural surroundings.
There are many day trips from St Augustine, and read this detailed article on best day trips from St Augustine within 2 to 3 hours.
Now you know some of the best free things to do in St Augustine Florida, and you can plan your St Augustine tour this weekend with your loved ones.
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