Visiting St. Augustine, Florida
Jun 26th, 2001 | 03:12 PM
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I grew up in St Augustin & still have a sister living there. It is a great place to visit but August will be Hot & Humid. The rainy season will be going so expect showers most afternoons. It is a quaint town with some great seafood and tourist spots. Don't miss a horse & buggy tour as it's nice & slow. The 'Old Fort' (Castellio de San Marcos) is a great spot for kids & adults. The beaches are nice but watch where you park your car as I've see several 'lost' when the tide came in. Enjoy!
Jun 26th, 2001 | 03:15 PM
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Forgot the web site: http://www.oldcity.com/ also go to http://www.google.com & do a search on St Augustine for more sites.
Jun 27th, 2001 | 02:22 AM
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St.Augustine is a great place to go. Start your visit at the visitors info center(very easy to find).They are a wealth of information. Some enjoyable places: the spanish quarter, the trolly tour(they even have on and off privilages) a lot of the historical sites (the welcome center can help you with this information), and your kids will love the alligator farm. Make sure if you visit the alligator farm to go to the demonstration show--I believe its at 12:30 or 1:00. Have a great trip.
Jun 27th, 2001 | 04:23 AM
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I am returning to St. Augustine for my third visit next month. I think it is well worth the visit!
St. Augustine is reportedly the oldest city in the U.S., having been founded by the Spanish sometime in the 16th century. While some of the more touristy spots can be avoided (Fountain of Youth, etc.), there are plenty more to enjoy.
St. Augustine boasts a beautiful restored lighthouse. You can also learn about the lighthouse keeper life in the ajoining restored keeper's house. I learned a lot from it.
Flagler College is also near the downtown area, which has impressive Spanish architecture and a nice campus. You can take a tour for $4 in the summer. The Lightner Museum is nearby and has lots to see.
The downtown market area is also filled with nice shops, restaurants and places to poke around in. It was safe and fun when I was there last year. You can walk around the waterfront area near the Bridge of Lions before visiting the Old Fort, which the kids will love.
I also suggest a visit to the small but inviting San Sebastian winery, one of the few Florida wineries in the state. The tour isn't much but their muscadine wine has won several awards and after buying it myself, I can see why.
Have a great time!
St. Augustine is reportedly the oldest city in the U.S., having been founded by the Spanish sometime in the 16th century. While some of the more touristy spots can be avoided (Fountain of Youth, etc.), there are plenty more to enjoy.
St. Augustine boasts a beautiful restored lighthouse. You can also learn about the lighthouse keeper life in the ajoining restored keeper's house. I learned a lot from it.
Flagler College is also near the downtown area, which has impressive Spanish architecture and a nice campus. You can take a tour for $4 in the summer. The Lightner Museum is nearby and has lots to see.
The downtown market area is also filled with nice shops, restaurants and places to poke around in. It was safe and fun when I was there last year. You can walk around the waterfront area near the Bridge of Lions before visiting the Old Fort, which the kids will love.
I also suggest a visit to the small but inviting San Sebastian winery, one of the few Florida wineries in the state. The tour isn't much but their muscadine wine has won several awards and after buying it myself, I can see why.
Have a great time!
