St. George Street, St. Augustine (must see)
St. George Street runs through the historic heart of St. Augustine like a timeline you can walk. Laid out in the 16th century by Spanish colonists, it was the backbone of the fortified town, a place where daily life unfolded in houses of coquina stone, in taverns alive with voices, and in small shops trading under both Spanish and British flags. More than 450 years later, the old grid is still there, but now it mixes the weight of history with the hum of caf茅s, boutiques, and music drifting from open doorways.
Landmarks anchor the walk. The Pena-Peck House, built in 1750, still stands, now home to the Woman鈥檚 Exchange of St. Augustine. The Colonial Quarter acts as a living history museum, with demonstrations that bring 18th-century crafts and traditions to life. And then there鈥檚 the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, a creaky survivor that reminds visitors of early American education. Together with the 18th-century coquina houses, these buildings preserve the look and feel of the colonial street. Beyond them, St. George connects seamlessly to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine and to the looming Saint Mark's Castle, tying commerce, faith, and defense into one shared story.
The street is pedestrian-only through its busiest stretch, making it a promenade of galleries, restaurants, and street performers. Unusual attractions like the Medieval Torture Museum add a twist, while seasonal events spill into the thoroughfare with music and crowds. The route ends at the 1739 city gate, said by some to be haunted, a fitting close to a street that has seen centuries of life, conflict, and change.
St. George Street may be lined with ice cream shops and souvenir stalls today, but beneath it all lies a colonial backbone that has shaped St. Augustine since its earliest days. It remains the city鈥檚 most engaging walk, where history and modern life intersect step by step.
Landmarks anchor the walk. The Pena-Peck House, built in 1750, still stands, now home to the Woman鈥檚 Exchange of St. Augustine. The Colonial Quarter acts as a living history museum, with demonstrations that bring 18th-century crafts and traditions to life. And then there鈥檚 the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, a creaky survivor that reminds visitors of early American education. Together with the 18th-century coquina houses, these buildings preserve the look and feel of the colonial street. Beyond them, St. George connects seamlessly to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine and to the looming Saint Mark's Castle, tying commerce, faith, and defense into one shared story.
The street is pedestrian-only through its busiest stretch, making it a promenade of galleries, restaurants, and street performers. Unusual attractions like the Medieval Torture Museum add a twist, while seasonal events spill into the thoroughfare with music and crowds. The route ends at the 1739 city gate, said by some to be haunted, a fitting close to a street that has seen centuries of life, conflict, and change.
St. George Street may be lined with ice cream shops and souvenir stalls today, but beneath it all lies a colonial backbone that has shaped St. Augustine since its earliest days. It remains the city鈥檚 most engaging walk, where history and modern life intersect step by step.
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Sight Name: St. George Street
Sight Location: St. Augustine, USA (See walking tours in St. Augustine)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: St. Augustine, USA (See walking tours in St. Augustine)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in St. Augustine, Florida
Create Your Own Walk in St. Augustine
Creating your own self-guided walk in St. Augustine is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
St. Augustine Introduction Walking Tour
It is said that the first-ever Thanksgiving meal took place in 1565, when Spanish explorers led by Pedro Men茅ndez held a Catholic Mass and a communal meal with the Timucua people in what is now St. Augustine, Florida.
Poised on Florida鈥檚 northeastern coast, the city holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously inhabited European-founded settlement in the United States. Its story... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Poised on Florida鈥檚 northeastern coast, the city holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously inhabited European-founded settlement in the United States. Its story... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
St. Augustine's Historical Houses Tour
A great deal of St. Augustine's storied past is set in stone in the form of houses that have been inhabited for over 400 years. The number of historic homes found in the city offer a glimpse into its colorful culture with European roots.
Among the most notable of them is the Ximenez-Fatio House. Built in 1798, originally as a boarding place for wealthy travelers, today this property serves... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Among the most notable of them is the Ximenez-Fatio House. Built in 1798, originally as a boarding place for wealthy travelers, today this property serves... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
St. Augustine Early Settlements Tour
The city of St. Augustine on the northeastern coast of Florida is considered the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the United States. It was founded by Spanish explorer Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles on September 8, 1565, and served as the capital of Spanish Florida for more than 200 years.
One of the most significant early European sites in the city is the Castillo de San... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
One of the most significant early European sites in the city is the Castillo de San... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles