A striking site towards the north end of St. George Street, the Old City Gates were at one time the only entrance into St. Augustine. The two ancient columns made of stone were built in 1808 as a line of defense for the city. Visiting the Oldest City in the United States would not be complete without taking a moment to see the Old City Gates. They are a symbol of the turbulent times faced by the original American colonists and a truly memorable landmark. After, walk through to enter St. George Street, a historic pedestrian mall where galleries, restaurants, shops and popular attractions of old St. Augustine greet travelers from all walks of life.

Take just a few steps into the Spanish Quarter in Historic St. Augustine and you’ll feel as if you’ve left the present day to travel back more than 200 years. Stroll along to see the various buildings of this restored, colonial village. Enjoy learning about the lives of the colonists who called Spanish St. Augustine their home. Take a tour through the Government House Museum, where Spanish governors once administered the colony of La Florida and current exhibits showcase the city's amazing past. Watch professional costumed historians relive the life of Spanish soldiers and their families. Blacksmiths, carpenters, candle-makers and other tradesmen demonstrate how the settlers lived during the 1740’s. A truly remarkable site, adults and children are enthralled with their visit to the Spanish Quarter.

Made completely by hand, the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse is an architectural and historical icon. Red cedar and cypress along with wooden pegs date this antiquated building and enhance its charm and importance in our nation’s past. Dating back to the early 18th century, a visit to the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse is an inspiring experience. Originally the building had no electricity, no running water, no kitchen or bathroom. The kitchen was purposely put in a separate building to avoid the dangers of fire. Browse through the one-room schoolhouse and see the schoolmaster and students, listen as they tell the story of what they did each day. See copies of original books that the boys and girls used and other artifacts. Take a walk through the kitchen and see the garden. The old pecan tree has been there for 250 years - a magnificent site. For people of all ages, the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse provides a wonderful way to look back at the lives of our American ancestors.

Shop if you wish or just take your time to gaze at all the unique items for sale in this 11-block stretch of shops, restaurants and historic sites. No need to worry about traffic because there is none since this area is a designated walking mall. On old St. George Street, in the heart of historic St. Augustine, charming shops, museums, historic buildings and beautiful views are on every corner. And many other intriguing points of interest are just a few blocks down the road. It is here that visitors from all around the world come to dine and shop and get acquainted with our nation’s oldest city.

Walk in amazement and wonder as you see more than 800 exhibits at Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum. Everything from the weird and unusual to the exotic is on display and ready to excite and entertain people of all ages. The museum is the original Ripley’s Believe it or Not, opening in 1950 just a few months after Robert Ripley’s death. Here, people can explore and interact, witness incredible illusions and see for themselves what Ripley collected from his travels around the world—many too outlandish to believe. Is it real or not? You be the judge at this fun-filled and amusing adventure.