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St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc.vsThe Ximenez-Fatio House
Both are recommended by writers. On balance, The Ximenez-Fatio House is preferred by most reviewers compared to St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. The Ximenez-Fatio House has a TripExpert Score of 81 with positive reviews from 4 reviews like Where, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc.
Afar Magazine
Where
Fodor's
Frommer's
81 Lighthouse Ave, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
From $0/night
Afar Magazine "I still enjoyed it and walked a few steps to go inside the museum that while you're there, could at least check out if you have the time. " Full review
Where "Completed in 1874, the lighthouse offers visitors a rare view of the ancient city—once they climb the 219 steps that lead up to the 165-foot tower." Full review
Fodor's "It's unusual to find a lighthouse tucked into a residential neighborhood. This 1874 version replaced an earlier one built when the city was founded in 1565. " Full review
Frommer's "Network's popular show Ghost Hunters filmed an episode here and found that, after a thorough investigation, the lighthouse is, indeed, haunted!" Full review
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You should be in good condition (children must be at least 7 years old and 4 ft. tall) to climb the 219 steps to the top of the lighthouse.
The Ximenez-Fatio House Fodor's
Michelin Guide Where
20 Aviles Street, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
From $0/night
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
