Fountain of Youth
Fountain of Youth
Fountain of Youth

Fountain of Youth Tours and Tickets

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Your quest for the Fountain of Youth is over once you’ve visited this park in St. Augustine, Florida. This site where Spanish explorer Ponce de León came in search of the elusive fountain in the 16th century, founding the oldest European settlement in the US. Sip the legendary waters while you learn about the area’s indigenous history.

  • 11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine, Florida, 32084

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Q:How much does it cost to go to the Fountain of Youth in St. Augustine?
A:Tickets for the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park in St. Augustine, Florida, are US$19.95 for youth and adults aged 13–59, US$17.95 for seniors, US$9.95 for children 6–11, and free for children five and under. Same-day tickets are available at the ticket office; tickets bought online and for county residents receive discounts.
Q:How much time do you need to tour the Fountain of Youth in St. Augustine?
A:The Fountain of Youth in St. Augustine takes as little as 1–2 hours to visit—but you can spend up to a full day there. Fifteen park exhibits range from a planetarium showcasing the navigation techniques of Spanish and Portuguese explorers to the reconstruction of a Timucua American Indian Village.
Q:Is the Fountain of Youth in St. Augustine worth visiting?
A:The Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park is the site of St. Augustine's original settlement and is worth visiting for those interested in Florida and American Indian history. The park has minor archaeological excavations and houses a spring thought to be the mystical Fountain of Youth by Spanish explorer and conquistador Ponce de Leon.
Q:Is the Fountain of Youth in St. Augustine a national park?
A:No, the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park in St. Augustine, Florida, is not a national park. The park grounds, which house minor archaeological excavations and a spring thought to be the mystical Fountain of Youth by Spanish explorer and conquistador Ponce de Leon, sit on 15 privately-owned acres (six hectares).
Q:Are there restrooms at the Fountain of Youth in St. Augustine?
A:Yes, there are restrooms at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park in St. Augustine, Florida. Find them near the Magnolia Room private events space and 1950 Ponce Memorial Statue and near the exit. The park also has a gift shop, barbecue food options, picnic areas, and parking lots.
Q:What is the best time of day to visit the Fountain of Youth in St. Augustine?
A:The Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park is a popular attraction in St. Augustine, Florida, but it is easily visited throughout the year from 9am to 6pm daily. Remember that school groups can visit during weekdays; the last entry is at 5pm, and the park fires a replica 16th-century cannon on the hour.