St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
One of the oldest, tallest, and most haunted lighthouses in America, offering historical exhibits, paranormal tours, and panoramic views from its 219 steps.

📜 Historic lighthouse and maritime museum, a beacon for over 200 years.
🔍 Features active archaeological research, boat building, and a rich history of haunting.

Why Go

👻 Explore one of America's most haunted lighthouses
🔭 Climb 219 steps for breathtaking 360° views
⚓ Discover 500+ years of maritime history and shipwreck artifacts
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy hands-on activities, a pirate ship playground, and nature trails

Why Avoid

⚠️ No elevators, must climb 219 steps
🚫 Children under 44 inches cannot climb the tower
🐕 Service animals not allowed in tower, other animals not in historic buildings

Tips

👻 Book ghost tours in advance, they are popular
🅿️ Free but limited parking, consider carpooling
🗓️ Check special holiday hours and events

Cost

💰 Adults $17.95, Seniors $15.95, Children (12 & under, over 44") $12.95, Children under 44" FREE.

Hours

🕒 Daily 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, last ticket 5:30 pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Special hours for other holidays.

Accessibility

♿ Accessible parking, Visitors’ Center, Gift Shop, public restrooms, WWII Garage, and Maritime Education Center. Main floor of Keepers’ House accessible.

Toilets

🚻 Public restrooms accessible.

Parking

🅿️ Free parking available, but limited. Additional parking across the street at St. Augustine Alligator Farm.

Dog

🐕 Animals welcome on historic grounds (leashed, well-behaved), not in historic buildings. Service animals welcome everywhere except the tower.

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