12 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in St. Augustine

Highlighting the architectural heritage of the former Hotel Ponce de Leon, built by Henry M. Flagler in 1888. Learn about this bygone era filled with elegance and beauty.

The former Alcazar Hotel constructed in the late 1880s is part of railroad baron Henry Flagler's legacy of grand Florida resorts. The property now serves as a museum of Victorian memorabilia such as stained-glass art by Louis Comfort Tiffany, paintings, sculpture, toys, porcelain and furniture. Open daily 9 am-5 pm.

Witness mystical treasures, international oddities and exotic art forms that inspired the hit TV show. Located in a beautifully restored 1887 historic landmark, the country's original Ripley’s has three floors with hundreds of fascinating items.

Home of one of the world’s largest collections of authentic pirate artifacts and treasures. See the world’s only authentic pirate chest, its oldest wanted poster and one of only three Jolly Roger flags in existence. Fire a cannon, climb aboard a ship and learn about famous pirates.

The St. Augustine Distillery offers free daily tours and tastings of its award-winning, small-batch gin, vodka, rum and whiskey. Open for tours daily 10:30 am-5 pm. Tours offered every 30 minutes.  

Stop in for a wine tasting, a free tour or to explore the expanded gift shop with St. Augustine gifts and signature wines made in Florida. 

The Whetstone family began selling chocolates here in 1967. Shoppers can choose from 15 flavors of fudge, Scenes of St. Augustine chocolate bars, gift baskets and other confections. Tours range from $5.50 for youth and $8 for adults, which include an abundance of free samples. Children under 5 are free.

The tour covers more than 100 sites of interest and features 23 stops, including the old jail that was originally built in 1891 and the oldest store museum, where you can hop on or off to sightsee, shop or dine. Open daily from 9 am-4:30 pm. Admission $25.26/adults and $9.36 children 6-12. Includes free admission to St.

Free guided tours of the legendary TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse, highlighting great moments and milestones of The Players and PGA Tours. Stay for lunch or dinner.

Experience historic artifacts, personal memorabilia of famous golfers, interactive exhibits, an 18-hole putting course and Florida’s largest IMAX screen. Nearby is the World Golf Village featuring luxurious accommodations and two championship golf courses.

Located in the hip downtown area of Hemming Park, MOCA has five changing galleries featuring contemporary artists as well as a permanent collection featuring Hans Hofmann, Alexander Calder, Joan Mitchell, James Rosenquist, Alex Katz and other masters.

This interactive children’s museum focuses on the science and history of Northeast Florida. Museum highlights include an Allosaurus dinosaur skeleton, live animal shows, daily science programs, KidSpace, planetarium and traveling exhibits. Admission $15 adults, $12 children, seniors, military, students and teachers.