Visiting St.Augustine Florida
63Pedro Menedez
Oldest City
Vistors to St.Augustine,Florida are sure to enjoy it's beauty and historical significance. This is a guide to some of the attractions and a bit of history about the city. St. Augustine is extraordinary and a must for anyone interested in the history of our country. You will not only have fun but you'll learn alot.
Sightseeing
You'll want to start your visit at the Red Sightseeing Train Station on San Marco. They have free parking for the day and you can board a sightseeing train. The staff at the infomation desk can assist you to plan your day and they offer many packages which can save you money. The trains make over 20 stops at attractions and you can relax while the conductor tells you the history of St.Augustine. They also offer an evening tour on the ghost train.
During your visit to be sure to stop at the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum. It is Robert Ripley's original museum and has oddities from his personal collection. It is fun for all ages to explore his unbelieveable collection. There are over 800 items throughout the museum. The museum itself its a mansion built in 1887 and used to be a hotel. It was featured in the Ripley's Believe It or Not television show. There is also a wonderful gift shop with merchandise from all over the world . The museum is open 365 days a year and I am certain you'll enjoy it.
The Fountain of Youth is the nation's first historic site. Ponce De Leon hoped this pre-historic Indian spring would be his fountain of youth. You can see the landmarks and the original colony of St.Augustine. There are also exhibits that depict the Spanish claim to North America. The Park is located on Magnolia Av which was voted one of the most beautiful streets in America.
Magnolia Ave.
Potter's Wax Museum
The Potter's Wax museum was voted #1 American wax museum. It has over 160 figures in 7 themed galleries. There is also an on site wax studio. After your tour you can also sign the guest book and request a figure that you'd like to see in the museum. A few of the current figures are Micheal Jordon, George W. Bush, Elvis Presley, Princess Diana, biblical characters, and Johnny Depp as Captian Jack Sparrow.
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Olde Florida Museum
The historic district has over 200 specialty shops and some great restaurants. You can find anything from indian shops,candy shops,art galleries,pirate shops,cigars from around the world and lots more. The Oldest Drug Store is also located nearby. Stop in and see what the doctors and pharmacies used to treat people in the seventeen and eighteen hundreds. You won't believe it. Your kids will enjoy the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse where lifesized figures tell you what classes were like.
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There is so much to do in St.Augustine I wanted to list a few more of the attractions for you and a link to the official oldest city website to help you plan your trip. Thanks and Enjoy..
- St. Augustine Alligator Fram
- San Sebastian Winery Tours
- Lighner Museum
- Old St. Augustine Village
- St.Augustine Lighthouse and Museum
- Flagler College
- Scenic Cruises
- Colonial Spanish Quarters
- Old Florida Museum
- Spanish Military Hospital
- Helicopter Tours
- Castillo De San Marcos Fort
Matanzas River
- St Augustine Florida Information
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Ha ha - your url got me I saw oldest city and thought Aleppo, Syria or at least Rome, Italy -sorry anywhere in the New World doensn't come close!
St. Augustine was the best trip I had ever been on. The whole feeling of being there is kind of erie even in the day time. It's not bad erie, but just thinking of all the history that went on around town. Like the Fountain of Youth oh man that was cool. Seeing the stones lined up in the form of a cross to signify 1513 the year that Ponce de Leon had been there. Potters Museum that place was really erie. I suggest that if you go there you wait until it's not busy to get the effect of someone watching you from behind some of the statues... that was great. And pirates I mean come on man how cool is it to know that pirates had been there? I plan to go back real soon. Thanks for the article. I would give it 4 thumbs up if I could.
Thank you so much!! I just think it is amazing that alot of people don't know about St.Augustine . I took all of the photos on this hub and I have many more.. I love taking photos and it was like everywhere I turned there was something that I wanted pictures of.. It is just so beautiful. I have been there twice this year and plan on going back here in a week or so. I only live about an hour and a half away which is great. I really appreciate the comments and when you visit agian make sure to tour the San Sebastian Winery. Thier wine is incredible, I always leave with a bottle or two...
Enjoyed your hub, as it brought back many memories. We used to visit St. Augustine somewhat regularly - always to the historic, fascinating old fort that guarded the coastline under many flags - Castillo de San Marcos (even saw a small shark in its moat one time) - and a walk down the streets of the restored Old Town. Very interesting artifacts and articles. Every shop was an instructive and visual delight in and of itself. When my son was young, we combined some trips with the cross marking the landing, the Anastasia Light House, and... you guessed it... the St. Augustine Alligator Farm! How about that huge croc, Gomak?
I love the historic aspect of cities and there heritage. You did a great job with this hub.
Ron
Dan 4 years ago
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