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St. Augustine
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St. Augustine
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This was the first permanent European settlement in North America. Many historical remnants from the era can still be seen here.
Overview of St. Augustine
This was the first permanent European settlement in North America. Many historical remnants can still be seen here, starting with the Castillo de San Marcos.
Key Facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location:
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- Local time: .
- Population: 14,280 inhabitants (2016).
- Area: 27.8 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: https://www.visitstaugustine.com
History of St. Augustine
What to See and Do in St. Augustine
Climate and Weather in St. Augustine
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Getting There
Getting Around
Where to Stay
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Nearby
Also worth seeing within a 100 km radius of the city:
Amelia Island
This small island off Jacksonville is one of the most upscale tourist spots on the coast, with its beaches, restaurants, luxury boutiques, and art galleries.
This small island off Jacksonville is one of the most upscale tourist spots on the coast, with its beaches, restaurants, luxury boutiques, and art galleries.
Canaveral National Seashore
A small coastal park adjacent to Cape Canaveral, home to many birds and turtles. Hiking and canoeing are possible here.
A small coastal park adjacent to Cape Canaveral, home to many birds and turtles. Hiking and canoeing are possible here.
Jacksonville
At over 2,200 km², it is the largest municipality in the United States (excluding Alaska). Yet it is far from the most touristy.
At over 2,200 km², it is the largest municipality in the United States (excluding Alaska). Yet it is far from the most touristy.
Fort Matanzas
This is a former Spanish fort from the mid-18th century, located south of St. Augustine. It is a designated historic monument, much like the nearby Castillo de San Marcos.
This is a former Spanish fort from the mid-18th century, located south of St. Augustine. It is a designated historic monument, much like the nearby Castillo de San Marcos.
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
A vast swamp area home to numerous birds and alligators. Hiking is possible here.
A vast swamp area home to numerous birds and alligators. Hiking is possible here.