Experts' Choice Award Fountain Of Youth Archaeological Park
What the experts agree on
This quirky St. Augustine park blends the Ponce de León legend with genuine Timucuan and Spanish colonial history through replica structures, villages, and excavations. It's hokey but entertaining, offering free "fountain water" and solid historical
“There's still absolutely no evidence that Ponce de León visited the spot during his 1513 voyage.”
– Frommer's
Travel + Leisure "Take a pit stop at the hokey but endearing Fountain of Youth. Who knows if the free slug of water is better than Botox, but it’s great fun." Full review
Afar Magazine "St. Augustine is full of history! The Fountain of Youth is a fun way to learn about the city's fascinating past. The park celebrates the Timucuan and Spanish history of the city." Full review
Where "Legend has it that it was here, on the site of the ancient Indian village of Seloy, that in 1513, Ponce de Leon arrived here in search of magical waters that could preserve youth." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A tribute to Ponce de Leon's supposed quest for eternal youth. " Full review
Fodor's "Excavations have also shown it was the site of a Franciscan mission to the Timucuan Indians. The park includes a replica of the mission, a Timucuan village and burial grounds, a boatyard." Full review
Lonely Planet "Learn more about local history and take a sip at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park – it's the site of the spring once believed to be the Fountain of Youth"
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