Stop in the nation's oldest city, for the ocean vistas, in the nature preserves and parks and, finally, on the Isle of Eight Flags. One of the hundreds of reasons I love living in Florida is that I can hit the road any time of the year. When I have a desire to ride a remote two-lane that blazes…
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You already know St. Augustine is famed for its history, but did you know you can experience all things pirate, too? Get ready to pillage and plunder-- no matter how young or old you are. Pirate and Treasure Museum This timber-shivering museum experience will leave you feeling very thankful that…
Read MoreHere's a guide to St. Augustine's great beaches, listed geographically from north to south. History mingles with modern life in St. Augustine where you can shop, dine, and walk the shores where Spanish explorers first set foot hundreds of years ago. St. Augustine beaches are both secluded and…
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By Janet K. Keeler There are many ways to enjoy St. Augustine’s natural beauty for maximum minimum impact. The old city is the historic gem of Florida’s First Coast and can be explored from the water, by foot or with the aid of communal transportation. Established in 1565, St. Augustine is the…
Read MoreBoutiques, bistros, galleries and gift shops populate cubbyhole storefronts – but you won't find cars or bicycles. By Amy Wimmer Schwarb St. George Street in St. Augustine is the premier street in the nation's oldest city, a thoroughfare where pedestrians can stroll unencumbered by vehicle or…
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By Dalia Colon Where: State Road 13 along the St. Johns River, about 25 miles west of St. Augustine. Length: 17 miles. How to get around: Car. Best time to visit: Late March to see the oak trees in full foliage, or December to experience St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights display. Fun fact: Once…
Read MoreBy Janet K. Keeler St. Augustine is old. Like 1565 old. This is not exactly news, but it’s a bit of an oddity in a state that didn’t really blossom as a large-scale tourist destination and year-round home for many transplants until air-conditioning was perfected in the early 1900s. St. Augustine…
Read MoreTom Scherberger Want to explore the cultural, historical, and architectural treasures of St. Augustine, Fla.? There’s an app for that. Just go to Florida Stories Walking Tours, and download the app created by the Florida Humanities Council. With this app you can learn, at your own pace and on your…
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CYCLEHERE MEDIA St. Augustine, founded in September 1565 by Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles of Spain, is the longest continually inhabited European-founded city in the United States – more commonly called the "Nation’s Oldest City." Menendez was sent to the New World by King Philip II of Spain, with…
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