St. Augustine, the Old City, is a wonderful beach vacation town with Old World flair.
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St. Augustine is the nation’s oldest city and one of its most beautiful treasures with an exciting history, beautiful golden beaches, and a friendly atmosphere that welcomes visitors through its city gates. Founded forty-two years before the English colony at Jamestown, Virginia, and fifty-five years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock in Massachusetts, this city is the nation’s oldest permanent European settlement in North America. These four centuries of a colorful history make it an exciting place to visit and explore. St. Augustine is located in Northeast Florida and is conveniently located near Jacksonville, Orlando, and Daytona. These three airports plus the convenience of Interstate 95 make it easy to get to. The city offers a great variety of restaurants to choose from while in town. Whether its authentic pubs, fine dining, gourmet bistros, waterfront terraces, or unique casual cafes, every visitor will find a restaurant for their needs. Try out 95 Cordova Street, Fiddlers Green, Saltwater Cowboys, Channel Marker 71, or the Gypsy Cab Company to see what St. Augustine dining is all about! | 
In St. Augustine, you will be amazed by all there is to see and do. The quaint historic homes and buildings around town will remind you of the history the city holds. The attractions bring to life the history, adventure, and romance of the Old City. With more than 60 unique-themed attractions, fantastic shopping, and an abundance of activities to do in the area, visitors will need more than a week to see it all! Stroll down St. Charles Street in the Historic District to find anything you are looking for and shop from the eclectic mix of stores. Whether you want antiques, hand crafted gifts, blown glass, arts and crafts, fine arts, handmade chocolates, clothes, shoes, or household goods, the streets of St. Augustine will exceed your needs. Historic attractions not to miss include the Castillo de San Marcos that serves as an outstanding reminder of the might of the early Spanish empire in the New World. Closely intertwined with the city and neighboring structures like Fort Matanzas the Castillo served to protect the city’s outer defenses. Fort Matanzas was built in 1742 and represents a well-preserved masonry watchtower for built by the Spanish. The Casa Monica is a hotel built in 1888 and restored in 2000 and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Tour the hotel to understand the opulence that once existed in the town of St. Augustine. Enjoy many exciting museums in the area as well as the many marinas dotted around the area making access to the sea, river, or Intracoastal Waterway very convenient. With 43 miles of pristine beaches producing shelling opportunities and fine golden sand, its no wonder that fishing, diving, surfing, parasailing, and other water sports are so abundant in the area. Golf and tennis lovers will be excited to learn that Ponte Vedra, the home of The PGA Players Association and Association of Tennis Professionals, is only a 20 minute drive from downtown St. Augustine. A huge historical presence and gorgeous beaches and surroundings make St. Augustine a premier vacation destination anytime of year. |
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