Do we look any younger?
Seriously, while drinking from what is considered Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth was fun, we didn’t expect to see any dramatic results.


Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park

Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
11 Magnolia Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084
The official name of this historical attraction is enough to leave you in need of something to quench your thirst.
This property is a part of a roadside attraction, part archaeological site, and part period reenactment village showcasing the settlement of Seloy.
General Admission Rates at Ticket Window
Adults$19.95
Seniors (60+ Years Young)$17.95
Children 6-12$9.95
Children 5 and Under FREE
This is the land where Ponce de Leon came aground in 1513, finding a Timucua village tucked into a harbor in the Atlantic ocean. He named this new land “La Florida” as it was discovered during an Easter Festival of Flowers.
The settlement he ‘discovered’ is now believed to have been settled by the Timucua. These indigenous people were a confederation of tribes with roots dating back to 2,500 B.C.


We found a lot of fascinating history of this property on the website’s historical timeline.
More Than A Cool Drink of Water
Yes, of course, you can drink from the Fountain of Youth surrounded by life-size statues of Ponce de Leon and a Timucua warrior. But, there is so much more here.


The expansive property hosts demonstrations by a blacksmith making period pieces used by local inhabitants of America’s first colony.

You’ll also find exhibits showcasing the original Mission church, boatmaking, and how to fire a musket and Spanish cannon.




There is also an expansive area showcasing the daily life of a Timucua village and an ancient burial ground. The site of what is thought to be the oldest Christian burial ground of indigenous people in what is now the United States.
More Attractions
Timing is everything. Unfortunately for us, we were vising when many attractions were in somewhat limited schedules. We missed seeing the Navigators Planetarium and the Discovery Globe.
The Navigators Planetarium explores what the night sky likely looked like when Ponce de Leon navigated the Atlantic Ocean and discovered the new land.

The Discovery Globe presents a show where you can see early explorers’ routes to and from the new world on a massive 30-foot tall globe.
The Fountain of Youth was well worth spending an afternoon. The grounds are beautiful, they do an excellent job with reenactments, and the signage offers lots of interesting historical facts.

The site is walkable, with plenty of places to relax and enjoy the natural beauty. Be sure to take a walk on the pier. The wetlands are beautiful, and the pier has great views of the firing of the cannons.


They have a huge gift shop and a large outdoor BBQ café. Surprisingly to us, the cafe features locally sourced and sustainable foods.