St. Augustine - A holiday favorite for families, a romantic story for couples In the years before St. Augustine became a vacation paradise for families, it became St. Augustine in 1565. The settlement was already forty-two when Historic Jamestown was founded, and today the oldest European city and the old port in the continental United States. Five flags have flown over the city since 1565, the United States, Confederate, Spanish, British, and Spanish Cross of Burgundy. But St. Augustine is a favorite with Florida travel attractions, beaches and historical significance.
The beaches of St. Augustine located on Anastasia Island State Park Anastasia house. It is thrown that is a favorite of fishermen and those who want a panoramic view of the beach. The beaches are a favorite and considered by many as the best beaches in Florida
It is also light on Anastasia Island destination for tourist in history. St. Augustine Lighthouse is one of the most popular lighthouses in Florida. Is 219 steps above you will have a spectacular view around the observation deck is 165 feet above sea level.
The entrance to Castillo de San Marcos was fortified and was surrounded by a moat. Six different flags have flown over Castillo de San Marcos and you can see the barracks Spanish and English. On weekends, they fire guns at an event. The Castillo de San Marcos, the historic Fort was built after the city was attacked by pirates. The fort was never taken by force, by treaty and was built of limestone shell, from the region.
The historic district of St. Augustine is full of restaurants, cafes and small shops with craftsmen who are skilled in the trades of the period. Trolley Tours offers transportation along a road with more than 100 points of interest throughout St. Augustine. The narrow streets are great for taking a romantic stroll.
The World Golf Hall of Fame is also located in St. Augustine. The Hall of Fame Museum has a permanent exhibition and temporary exhibitions. The pieces are on the history of the game, heritage, major players, technology, course design, golf equipment and clothing.
Flagler College St. Augustine is also a must see. The school is situated on 19 acres and was built in 1888 as a luxury hotel, the Ponce de Leon. Designed by John Carrere and Thomas Hastings, and working for Henry Flagler, industrialist, oil magnate and railroad pioneer. Flagler College is now enshrined in the National Register of Historic Places.
St. Augustine is home to the Fountain of Youth National Archaeological Park and a tribute to the spot where Ponce de Lea³n is traditionally said to have landed. Now a tourist attraction, the fountain is there is no "Fountain", but this does not prevent tourists from drinking water. The park features native artifacts and celebrate the Timucuan and Spanish colonial architecture of St. Augustine. According to legend, Ponce de Leon heard the fountain of youth of the people of Puerto Rico, he had won. He was dissatisfied with his material wealth and launched an expedition to find him, and that's when he discovered Florida. Although he was one of the first Europeans to set foot on American soil, he never found the true fountain of youth.
Families and couples will find plenty to keep busy with attractions such as the fountain of youth, the San Sebastian Winery, Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum and the alligator farm. St. Augustine is an ideal place for holiday
Posted on June 24, 2010.
