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Ponce de Leon's WORLD FAMOUS Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park

The Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park is the 1565 Birthplace of St. Augustine and Colonial European America. This is where it all began. Explore 15 historic, waterfront acres and step back in time. Drink from the Legendary Fountain. See Stars in the Planetarium. Visit the Native Timucua Indian Village. Hear the... Read More
The Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park is the 1565 Birthplace of St. Augustine and Colonial European America. This is where it all began. Explore 15 historic, waterfront acres and step back in time. Drink from the Legendary Fountain. See Stars in the Planetarium. Visit the Native Timucua Indian Village. Hear the Spanish Cannon roar!
We welcome the whole family...even the dog! Picnics are encouraged and fun is required as you learn the story of America's Oldest, permanent European Colony established by Spanish Explorer Pedro Menendez in 1565 and then stand on the actual location discovered by archaeologists. When you visit Florida, you must visit here. Read Less
  • 11 Magnolia Ave.
  • St. Augustine, FL 32084
  • Phone: 904-829-3168

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Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily

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Dates closed: Christmas
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Open Year-Round
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Family Friendly
Meeting/Tour groups welcome
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AAA Discount
Military Discount
Senior Citizen Discount
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Adult$12.00
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Adult$12.00
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T S Hackett
03/19/2010

I'm planning a trip to St. Augustine and am trying to obtain hours of operation and cost. You provide payment options and types of discounts but not the cost? That information would be helpful!

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AAA discount at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park

Available now until December 31 2013

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AAA members receive a discount at the 1565 Birthplace of St. Augustine, FL and Colonial, European America! Website Read Less

$1.00 off admission price per person

Military Discount at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park

Available now until December 31 2013

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Military receives a discount at the 1565 Birthplace of St. Augustine, FL and Colonial, European America. Website Read Less

$free with ID off admission price per person

St. Johns County residents discount at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park

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Spanish Cannon Firings

Ongoing Every Day From December 11, 2012 Until December 1, 2013

Hours: Hourly from 11-4

Address: 11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Watch a Spanish cannon demonstration and see how the settlers defended the original settlement in...

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Timucua Indian Village

Ongoing Every Day From December 11, 2012 Until December 1, 2013

Hours: 10-4

Address: 11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Native Timucua Indian Village demonstrations, crafts and storytelling.

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School of the 16th Century

Every Day From January 5, 2013 Until January 6, 2013

Hours: 10-4

Admission: 100.00

Address: 11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084

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448th Menendez Founder's Day Events

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Hours: 10-4

Address: 11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Ponce de Leon's WORLD FAMOUS Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park Videos

Carly galloping bareback

Carly galloping bareback December 09, 2012

Fountain of Youth Florida

Fountain of Youth Florida December 03, 2012

Welcome to the Fountain of Youth, ST Augustine Florida.

Fountain of Youth ST Augustine Florida - trailer 1

Fountain of Youth ST Augustine Florida - trailer 1 December 03, 2012

Welcome to the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park in ST Augustine Florida.

Pirate Gathering Battle Practice 2012

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