St. Augustine FL

by Iris
(MN)

I remember my first vacation visit to St. Augustine, Florida, a few years ago when I was struck with awe to be in the oldest city in the USA.

My first stop was the very excellent Visitors Center where you can obtain a complete summary of all of the best places to visit in St. Augustine and it’s environs. The personnel at the center were extremely helpful with us as we picked out the venues that met our desires.

Since it was only a few blocks away, we walked over to the historic district and strolled the quaint shops and antique stores at the same time keeping and an eye out for a interesting restaurant for lunch. We loved the old world charm of the brick streets and shops that were as much museums as they were shops.

Again it was only a short walk to the home base of the horse-drawn carriages. Now that was fun. Those drivers entertain you with intimate stories of St. Augustine history from start to finish.

After a tasty lunch overlooking Fort Matanzas we walked over to the fort. Now, old forts require a vivid imagination to fully enjoy. Luckily, our party was full of creativity so we thoroughly enjoyed visualizing the Spanish soldiers as they fought and as they lived during those older days when the fort was occupied.

By that time we checked into a first class hotel, of which there are many, and looked forward to the next day’s adventure of checking out the several excellent beaches in the area.

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