St. Augustine, Florida Is Being Called One Of The Best Small Town Vacations In America
By Marisa Roman|Published October 06, 2021
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Marisa Roman
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
It’s no surprise that when a list of some of the best small towns to visit in the United States comes out, Florida is in there somewhere. In Florida, we have so many wonderful small towns to check out from the panhandle to the coast, all the way down to The Keys. Thanks to the U.S. News & World Report, out of the 25 Best Small Towns to Visit in the USA, St. Augustine, Florida came in at number six. With a population of 14,515, take a look at why St. Augustine is a real gem to vacation through.
St. Augustine, Florida is known as the “Nation’s Oldest City” bringing history, adventure, and architectural beauty to one place.
Founded in 1565 by Spanish explorers, it is considered to be the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the contiguous United States.
Start your vacation exploration at Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fort in the U.S. This waterfront fort became part of the National Park Service in 1933, and quickly became a popular historical place to visit in Florida.
Another gem that is worth checking out is the St. Augustine Light Station. Standing at the north end of Anastasia Island, this lighthouse was built in the 1800s and is still an active, working lighthouse!
If you’re looking for a place to stay, the Hotel Ponce de Léon in St. Augustine is a truly remarkable architectural feat. The grounds of this opulent Spanish-style hotel will make you feel like you stepped into a Renaissance painting.
But hey, did you also know that St. Augustine is right on the Atlantic? That means that you’ll also have a beach vacation and history lesson all rolled into one.
A few other points of interest that make St. Augustine such a highly-ranked town to visit include a walk down the historic St. George Street, stopping in the various shops and stores…
Have you ever visited St. Augustine, Florida before? Share with us your favorite attractions throughout the town! Or if you’re looking for more information about this city and how to visit, then check out the Visit St. Augustine visitor’s page.
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