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St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum Review
It's unusual to find a lighthouse tucked into a residential neighborhood. This 1874 version replaced an earlier one built when the city was founded in 1565. Although its beacon no longer guides ships, it does draw thousands of visitors each year. The visitor center has a museum with exhibits on the U.S. Coast Guard, historic boat building, maritime archaeology, and the life of a lighthouse keeper—whose work involved far more than light housekeeping. You have to climb 219 steps to reach the peak, but the wonderful view and fresh ocean breeze are well worth it. Children must be at least 44" tall to make the ascent.
- Address: 81 Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32080 | Map It
- Phone: 904/829-0745
- Cost: $9.75
- Hours: Daily 9--6
- Website: www.staugustinelighthouse.org
- Location: St. Augustine
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