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St. Augustine may be the oldest city in America, but there is nothing outdated about this active tourist town. With a stellar food scene, plenty of attractions, historic monuments, and even great surfing – St. Augustine brings the entertainment. We love starting our day at the Kookaburra Downtown for some great coffee and then strolling down St. George Street for unique shopping! Be sure to check out the Fort Matanzas for a look at how Spanish soldiers protected Floridian coasts back in 1740!
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St. Augustine has so many areas and activities to see, it's important to not overwhelm yourself. Don't pack too much in for one day and take some time to explore!
Downtown St. Augustine can quickly become congested and it's often very hard to find parking. By finding alternative means of transportation, you can see more and explore the little cobblestone streets.
St. George Street is packed with cute and unique shops that must be visited! We love all the quirky clothes and handmade items for sale. It's the perfect place to find a souvenir!
One really cool thing about St. Augustine is that it not only offers plenty of city activities, but the beach is also really close by! Head over to Anastasia Island for the "surfside" part of town. Here, you can find really great tacos, the best drink specials, and fun surf shops.
You do not want to miss out on some of the best dessert places in St. Augustine. From Kilwin's ice cream to epic milkshakes, there is not shortage of places to cure your sweet tooth along St. George Street.
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Downtown St. Augustine is very walkable, with many unique cobblestone streets and walkways. Tourists can also rent scooters at Solano Cycle, or golf carts, scoot coups, and segways at Fun Rentals. Bikes are also very accessible at many locations around the city, which can be found and rented through an app called Drifters. Ubers are prevalent in the area as well. It is recommended to find alternative means of getting around than driving as parking is often limited and traffic can be congested.
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The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is one of Florida’s oldest continuously running attractions. It opened on May 20, 1893 and has 24 species of crocodilians. They also have a variety of other reptiles, mammals and birds, as well as exhibits, animal performances and educational demonstrations.
There are many options for tours in St. Augustine. Whether you are interested in the history, the ghosts or both, there is a tour for you. You can book a tour of St, Augustine on the Visit St. Augustine website.
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