St Augustine old jail,oldest store tour reviews

[Tweety1]

Hi
We know we def want to do the old jail but what about the oldest store any opinions? We will have 2 children 13 and 6 would they enjoy it?

[Twinkletoes47]

I think so, the store was really interesting and I recall DS being fascinated by some of the stories!

[Tweety1]

Originally Posted by Twinkletoes47

I think so, the store was really interesting and I recall DS being fascinated by some of the stories!

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Think I’m going to get tickets thank u

[SimonV]

If your children like to hear genuine period stories and enjoy that sense of yesteryear, they will absolutely love it. The jail is brilliant and the store is also good fun (and not a long visit anyway).

We also have a video about it from earlier this year:

[Tweety1]

Originally Posted by SimonV

If your children like to hear genuine period stories and enjoy that sense of yesteryear, they will absolutely love it. The jail is brilliant and the store is also good fun (and not a long visit anyway).

We also have a video about it from earlier this year:

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Thanks Simon could you link the video again it’s not working
Any other must sees whilst there?
We will have 2.5 days(3 nights) and need to fit in shark teeth hunting as we missed it last year where near Venice and DH has not stopped moaning that he didnt do it

[SimonV]

Originally Posted by Tweety1

Thanks Simon could you link the video again it’s not working
Any other must sees whilst there?
We will have 2.5 days(3 nights) and need to fit in shark teeth hunting as we missed it last year where near Venice and DH has not stopped moaning that he didnt do it

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Hi Tweety1. I can try posting it again, but you should also be able to find it on our main YT page, (it's the 4th video along).

[SimonV]

Originally Posted by Tweety1

Thanks Simon could you link the video again it’s not working
Any other must sees whilst there?
We will have 2.5 days(3 nights) and need to fit in shark teeth hunting as we missed it last year where near Venice and DH has not stopped moaning that he didnt do it

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OK, I've tried to re-post the video. It should work now.

As regards other must-sees, the Castillo de San Marco is a great place to visit (especially for the cannon-firing display) and we also like the Whetstone Chocolate Factory (and tasting tour!). The Fountain of Youth is one of the obvious places to visit, but there's also the Historic Lighthouse and Maritime Museum, as well as St George Street, which is full of interesting shops and curiosities. Realistically you need at least 2 full days to see most of it.

[Tweety1]

Originally Posted by SimonV

OK, I've tried to re-post the video. It should work now.

As regards other must-sees, the Castillo de San Marco is a great place to visit (especially for the cannon-firing display) and we also like the Whetstone Chocolate Factory (and tasting tour!). The Fountain of Youth is one of the obvious places to visit, but there's also the Historic Lighthouse and Maritime Museum, as well as St George Street, which is full of interesting shops and curiosities. Realistically you need at least 2 full days to see most of it.

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Thx Simon. Do you pay to get into Castillo de San Marco and where could I find the schedule for the cannon firing? I couldn’t find the information on the website

[SimonV]

Originally Posted by Tweety1

Thx Simon. Do you pay to get into Castillo de San Marco and where could I find the schedule for the cannon firing? I couldn’t find the information on the website

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Yes, there is a $15 fee per person for the Castillo (under 16s get in free with an adult), and the cannon firing is usually every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday throughout the year at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., and at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m.

[Tweety1]

Originally Posted by SimonV

If your children like to hear genuine period stories and enjoy that sense of yesteryear, they will absolutely love it. The jail is brilliant and the store is also good fun (and not a long visit anyway).

We also have a video about it from earlier this year:

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Thanks Simon it looks incredible! My DH will love it