St. Augustine Pictures

City hall, the Colonial Quarter and St. George Street are just a few places where you'll find palm trees sharing space with ancient architecture. Sean Pavone Getty Images

For some of the best views of downtown St. Augustine and the area's waterways, climb the 219 steps to the top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. Glowimages Getty Images

To relax like a Floridian, visit St. Augustine Beach, where you'll find palm trees, calm water and gorgeous sunsets. Glowimages Getty Images

No trip to St. Augustine would be complete without visiting the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, America's oldest masonry fort that was built by the Spanish to protect Spanish Florida. Sean Pavone Getty Images

Situated on St. George Street, the Oldest Wooden School House offers visitors a glimpse into the life of a student in the 1700s. Westend61 Getty Images

Though its appearance mimics one of Henry Flagler's hotels, the Old Jail was used to house St. Augustine's inmates from 1891 to 1953. Jared Flickr

After exploring Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, take some time to stroll beneath Magnolia Avenue's live oak trees. BristolDen Getty Images

Some of St. Augustine's most beautiful architecture can be found on the Flagler College campus, which once operated as Henry Flagler's Hotel Ponce de León. Vladone Getty Images

At the St. Augustine Wild Reserve, visitors can explore 7 acres of wildlife habitats that house leopards, ligers and other rescued exotic animals. Somak Pal Getty Images

Local seafood specialties like shrimp, grouper and mahi-mahi can be found on menus in St. Augustine and throughout Florida. Gene Koehler Getty Images

The world's only surviving pirate treasure chest and one of two 17th-century Jolly Roger flags are a few of the artifacts you'll find in the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum. Moultrie Creek Flickr

To fully grasp St. Augustine's historic past, explore the Colonial Quarter. Michael Warren Getty Images

Located within walking distance of Flagler College, the Bridge of Lions – named for two marble lions situated at the bridge's west end – connects St. Augustine to the adjacent Anastasia Island. traveler1116 Getty Images

Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park sits on the site of St. Augustine's original settlement, where travelers can drink from the city's famed Fountain of Youth. museseeker Flickr

Though roseate spoonbills typically reside in South Florida's mangroves, if you're lucky, you may spot St. Augustine's official bird in the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park. Daniela Duncan Getty Images

Locals and tourists alike enjoy visiting St. Augustine Beach to sunbathe, collect seashells and fish from the St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier. Cody Christian Flickr

The Lightner Museum, which is located in a former Flagler hotel, offers eclectic exhibits that include everything from Tiffany & Co. glass and 19th-century furniture to shrunken heads and art made out of human hair. Paulbr Getty Images

Head to St. Augustine Beach to fish off of the St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier (this is also a great place to catch a sunrise). JimVallee Getty Images

St. George Street, the main pedestrian thoroughfare in St. Augustine's historic downtown, is home to a variety of boutiques, art galleries and cafes, plus historic attractions like the Colonial Quarter and the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse. Glowimages Getty Images