Gonzalez-Alvarez House
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The González–Álvarez House, also known as The Oldest House, is a historic house museum at 14 St. Francis Street in St. Augustine, Florida. With a construction history dating to about 1723, it is believed to be the oldest surviving house in St. Augustine.
attractions: Lightner Museum, Medieval Torture Museum, Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, Casa Monica Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection, Saint Augustine Distillery, Bridge of Lions, Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront, St Francis Inn Bed and Breakfast, Aromas de Jabon, Nights of Lights, restaurants: Harry's Seafood, Bar & Grille, Columbia Restaurant, Prohibition Kitchen, Meehan's Irish Pub & Seafood House, Ice Plant Bar, O'Steen's Restaurant, The Floridian Restaurant, One Twenty Three Burger House, O C White's Seafood & Spirits, Pizzalley's Chianti Room
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The González–Álvarez House, also known as The Oldest House, is a historic house museum at 14 St. Francis Street in St. Augustine, Florida. With a construction history dating to about 1723, it is believed to be the oldest surviving house in St. Augustine.
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Very friendly and knowledgeable staff brought to life the long history of this centuries-old house. In addition to the house itself, we enjoyed exploring their small museum of the house's history, a life-sized replica of a typical kitchen structure, statuary art from the 1893 Columbian Expo, a second museum with large reproductions of numerous ancient maps and navigational tools, and a gift shop. It did become uncomfortably warm inside the house because they had the windows closed, which otherwise would have served to cool the house back in the day by allowing the ocean breeze to flow through the second floor of the house. A portable air conditioner unfortunately did nothing except provide a loud background noise, making it more difficult to hear the tour guide's fascinating accounts.
Phil SpencerPhil Spencer
10
My wife and I always appreciate the history associated with St Augustine. The oldest house Museum was great experience with knowledgeable staff. I’ve been by this house multiple times but never went in to explore. Glad I decided to because it was a great experience. The tour was not long either so it won’t mess up any other plans you have for the day either. Bring water with you as certain parts of the house can be warm due to amount of people or time of day but as I said the tour is not too long. Would recommend this place for families or couples.
Rey PineiroRey Pineiro
10
We LOVED this place! There is a no touch policy on the displays (totally understandable) so kids have to be watched closely, but TOTALLY worth it. This place is beautiful and it's so interesting. My 4 year old stayed enthralled through about 95% of it and that's rare for him. My 8 year old loved all of it and wanted to move in. It's beautiful and wasn't crowded when everything else was. The tour guide was very informative and was very nice! We'll be back and definitely recommend! ALSO, super cheap admission!!!
Amanda MeyerAmanda Meyer
30
This place was especially fun for my family and I to visit since we have the same last name. We walked in like we used to own the place only to find out the name is not what it seems. Everything about this museum is deceiving and that’s what makes it so interesting. The tour is self guided but there are people on site to help you. If you ask a lot of questions you will enjoy the museum. Tip: entrance is cheaper for a family of four.
Guillermo GonzalezGuillermo Gonzalez
10
Oldest house in St. Augustine. If you are a history buff this place should.be included on your list while in St. Augustine. The tour guide here was amazing she really knew her stuff. This should be a spot you visit while.i. town. The houses history is very cool and the dwelling is furnished with different period items. They also have a nice little museum and gift shop. A hidden gem in the city.
John GibsonJohn Gibson
20
A complex of several buildings, each with a unique story. The Tovar House contains what is essentially a local museum. The Gonzalez house is set out in very early form and furniture. There is a building with a focus on maps, and another with a surfing museum! An attractive place and exhibits attractively displayed. Small shop at ticket office. Rest rooms.
Mike SweetingMike Sweeting
10
Nearby Attractions Of Gonzalez-Alvarez House
Lightner Museum
Medieval Torture Museum
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
Casa Monica Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection
Saint Augustine Distillery
Bridge of Lions
Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront
St Francis Inn Bed and Breakfast
Aromas de Jabon
Nights of Lights

Lightner Museum
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Medieval Torture Museum
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Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
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Casa Monica Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection
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Nearby Restaurants Of Gonzalez-Alvarez House
Harry's Seafood, Bar & Grille
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O'Steen's Restaurant
The Floridian Restaurant
One Twenty Three Burger House
O C White's Seafood & Spirits
Pizzalley's Chianti Room

Harry's Seafood, Bar & Grille
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Columbia Restaurant
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Meehan's Irish Pub & Seafood House
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