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Fountain Of Youth Archaeological ParkvsThe Ximenez-Fatio House
Both are endorsed by writers. On balance, The Ximenez-Fatio House scores marginally better than Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. The Ximenez-Fatio House has a TripExpert Score of 81 with praise from 4 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Where.
Fountain Of Youth Archaeological Park
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Where
Atlas Obscura
Fodor's
11 Magnolia Ave., Saint Augustine, FL 32084
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Frommer's "There's still absolutely no evidence that Ponce de León visited the spot during his 1513 voyage." Full review
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
The Ximenez-Fatio House Fodor's
Michelin Guide Where
20 Aviles Street, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
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Fodor's "Built as a merchant's house and store in 1798, the place became a boardinghouse in the 1800s and has been restored to look like it did during its inn days." Full review
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Docents lead you around the property; be sure to look at the fascinating St. Augustine street scenes, painted in 1854 by an itinerant artist.
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Today the house is restored to reflect the period between 1830 and 1850; individual rooms are furnished as if to accommodate 19C boarders." Full review
Where "Built as a merchant's home in 1798 and later a fashionable boarding house, the Ximenez-Fatio house is a museum today." Full review
