Mission Nombre de Dios, St. Augustine

Name: Mission Nombre de Dios
Address: 27 Ocean Ave, St. Augustine, 32084-2812, United States
Telephone: +1 904-824-2809

#11 among attractions in St. Augustine

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Mission Nombre de Dios is a Catholic mission in St. Augustine, Florida, on the west side of Matanzas Bay. It is part of the Diocese of St. Augustine and is likely the oldest mission in the continental United States. The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, the oldest shrine in that region, is located on the mission grounds. ()

Coordinates: 29°54'18"N, 81°18'58"W

Address

27 Ocean AveSt. Augustine 32084-2812 United States

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+1 904-824-2809

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Day trips

Mission Nombre de Dios – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castillo de San Marcos, Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, Avero House, Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park.

0.6 miSE
17th-century fortress with drawbridges
Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine
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0.6 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, St. Augustine
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0.6 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Avero House, St. Augustine
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~760 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, St. Augustine
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0.6 miS
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St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum, St. Augustine
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~1350 ftNW
Museum, Historical place, Architecture
Old St. Johns County Jail, St. Augustine
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0.5 miS
Cemetery
Huguenot Cemetery, St. Augustine
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0.6 miS
Museum, Historical place, Restaurant
Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine
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0.7 miS
Park
Hispanic Garden, St. Augustine
19 min walk • The Hispanic Garden is a garden in St. Augustine, Florida.
0.5 miS
Museum, Entertainment
Ripley's Believe It or Not!, St. Augustine
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0.6 miS
Cemetery
Tolomato Cemetery, St. Augustine
15 min walk • Tolomato Cemetery is a Catholic cemetery located on Cordova Street in St. Augustine, Florida. The cemetery was the former site of "Tolomato", a village of Guale Indian converts to Christianity and the Franciscan friars who ministered to them.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mission Nombre de Dios open?

Mission Nombre de Dios is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Mission Nombre de Dios?

Nearby attractions include Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, St. Augustine (4 min walk), North City Historic District, St. Augustine (7 min walk), Old St. Johns County Jail, St. Augustine (7 min walk), Horace Walker House, St. Augustine (8 min walk).