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Note: Parking can be challenging in bustling downtown St. Aug. We always manage to have
luck on one of the side streets behind Flagler College. There is metered parking downtown Monday through Saturday between
8am-5pm so bring quarters. Sunday is free and meters are not required to be paid. If you have a handicap placard you
may park without fee at any time. There are also a few lots you can pay to park at.
St. George Street
Visit the hundreds on shops and restaurants on the pedestrian friendly, cobblestone streets.
Really cool and exciting tours and you select the mode whether it be walking, riding or sailing.
My son still swears that the little boy ghost at the cemetary tapped him on the shoulder several years ago. There are many
different Ghost Tour companies but this is the best. Call 888-461-1009 or buy and print tickets online.
Flagler College is not your run of the mill university. In it's heyday it was a top notch
resort built by millionaire Henry Flagler - and it still has the Tiffany ceilings and chandeliers to prove it. Stop in
and get tickets at the Flagler Legacy store on St. George St. Simply beautiful Spanish Renaissance architecture.
The Fountain of Youth is the landing site of Ponce de Leon
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1513 - don't pay to go in because it is a huge letdown (similar to Plymouth Rock the only difference being they don't
charge you in Massachusetts to be disappointed). Do drive down Magnolia Street, at the entrance to the Fountain, and you will
be in awe of the gorgeous live oak trees that arch and cover the entire street.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine was founded in 1565. Beautiful Spanish architecture. 824-2806
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i St. Augustine Lighthouse is beautiful to see and the top of the lighthouse
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has the best view in the area. 829-0745
If you are interested in military history, this is the oldest and largest stone fort in the
United States. Built by the Spanish in 1672 the fort and grounds encompass 25 acres. 829-3800. Additionally there is
a Museum of Weapons located at 81 King Street. 829-3727
Oldest School, Oldest House, Oldest Jail, Oldest Store are all located in the St.
George/Downtown area.
Thursday evening Concerts at the Plaza de la Constitucion
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