St. Augustine
St. Augustine’s rich heritage makes the city and its surroundings a unique getaway for visitors.
Founded in September 1565 by Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles of Spain, St. Augustine is the longest continually inhabited European-founded city in the United States – more commonly called the "Nation’s Oldest City."
Visit St. Augustine and dive into more than four centuries of history that owes much to the Spanish and English, to Greeks and Native Americans and African Americans.
Stroll the narrow lanes, enter the many museums, visit landmarks such as Castillo de San Marcos, Ponce de Leon's "Fountain of Youth," and the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse.
St. Augustine – a place for history buffs and everyone else.
For more information and ideas check out FloridasHistoricCoast.com.
St. Augustine in 60 seconds
Quick Facts
Oldest U.S. city, with old-world charm.
Nearest Airport
WELCOME TO ST. AUGUSTINE, AMERICA'S OLDEST CITY
If you're looking for history, culture and a few days of magic, come visit historic St. Augustine.
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