You may be on a cruise. You could just be traveling through. Or maybe, you came down for a day trip to St. Augustine from Jacksonville. Whatever the reason, we have you covered for the next 12 hours or more in America’s birthplace city.
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In two consecutive trips to St. Augustine, finding a great breakfast in downtown has been challenging. If you need some coffee and a little something to start a day in St Augustine, you could see a historic hotel and start your day at the Casa Monica Hotel.
Since 1888, this hotel has been the centerpiece of Henry Flagler’s many investments in the region. You will see many others in your day-long visit.
You are in the oldest city in America. There are so many things to do in St. Augustine, you could spend a week trying to see and do all the local attractions. In just one day, we will try to show you the best things to see in St. Augustine.
Starting A Day in St. Augustine
quaint shops, ice cream parlors, restaurants, and bars.
To start your day take a walk through the narrow brick-lined streets. You will see Spanish influences that eventually become English-influenced in the late 19th century.
Let your walk take you to the bay front, where US Route 1 runs along the bay. There you will find horse-drawn carriages. Bargain for one to take you to the most historic areas of Old Town.
Most drivers of the carriages are excellent tour guides. Give them some direction as to what you want to see. Historical sites? Classic architecture? Shops and restaurants? Attractions?
Most drivers will accommodate your requests. We suggest a 90-minute tour. That will cover many of the attractions you may want to come back later to visit more thoroughly.
See the “FORT” Before Lunch
The Castillo de San Marcos (often mistakenly referred to as “Fort Castillo”) is a monumental and incredibly significant historical landmark located in St. Augustine, Florida. It holds the distinction of being the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States.
After years of relying on vulnerable wooden forts that were repeatedly attacked and burned (notably by the English privateer Robert Searles in 1668), the Spanish Crown finally authorized funds to build a permanent stone fortress. Its purpose was to defend St. Augustine from the British, French and later, Americans.
We suggest seeing this top attraction in St. Augustine before noon, while the temperatures are moderate and visitors are fewer.
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