If you're hungry and want to eat as the settlers did, stop in for a bite at the Spanish Bakery. This is a great eat. The plump beef and pepper empanadas are great, but sausage dishes, Spanish stew, desserts and drinks are offered. The smells alone are enough to put you in an 18th century state of mind! There are numerous restaurants with differing fare available along the street as well.

The Old Jail. This 1890's coquina edifice off San Marco Avenue is a creepy and entertaining part of history; with cells still intact, visitors can tour the Old Jail to get a feel for Victorian crime and punishment and hear strange tales of former inmates.

Old Florida Museum. This is a different kind of village from the restored homes mentioned previously. Three different time periods are represented here; Timucuan Indian village of the 16th century, Spanish Colonial, and Florida "Cracker" Pioneer. There are many kid-friendly activities, such as playing Indian games, feeding farm animals, and "working" the various machinery you'll find around the pioneer farm. Be warned: If crowds aren't your thing, the gift shop and outside areas get very crowded when busloads of schoolchildren arrive. Spending much time at the activities can be hampered at best. My advice would be to wait in the corner, listening to the presentation, until the army of children moves on to the next part of the complex, and then take your time exploring!

Flagler Buildings. For a feeling of the Renaissance, take notice of the huge Henry Flagler buildings – the Casa Monica Hotel, the Lightner Museum, and Flagler College. These Spanish Moorish-style buildings are huge, grand and stunning to behold. With turrets, statuary, fountains, and stained glass windows, they're a basic part of every tour and are a huge part of St. Augustine's architectural beauty. Lightner Museum provides a showcase for Otto C. Lightner's various collections, and you can spend hours browsing his rare antiques here. Casa Monica is still used as first class lodging, and expensive gifts and a restaurant are very close to the establishment. All buildings were constructed in the 1880's, and lovingly tended by successive generations.