St Augustine, FL – oldest continuously inhabited city in the U.S.
Ponce de Leon landed here; I decided to see if the Fountain of Youth was fact or fiction!
Besides the city's many historic buildings, you can really get a feel for the town's early days by strolling the narrow streets lined with Spanish-style houses.
You could take a horse-drawn carriage ride for an overview of the city or walk to one of the many wonderful small restaurants located in Old Town.
I stayed at Casa Monica Hotel; a majestic, historic 1888 landmark; restored in 1999 in a charming Spanish Moroccan style. The hotel is decorated with antiques, Moroccan mosaics, hand-painted tiles and beams, gilded iron tables and carved chairs, potted palms, ferns and a fountain with seating. The staff was wonderful and we enjoyed the in house restaurant, 95 Cordova. It was a wonderful weekend getaway.
Length of Trip: 3 days, 2 nights
Places visited: Downtown St. Augustine, Flagler College
Time of Year: July
Appeals to: Families with children, couples, history buffs
Traveled with: Daughter, 29 years
Note to Traveler: Many cobblestone streets, easy to navigate but watch for uneven footing
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