St Augustine
Florida
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Overview
The oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the US, St Augustine was founded by the Spanish in 1565. Today, its 144-block National Historic Landmark District is a major tourist destination. For the most part, St Augustine exudes charm and maintains its integrity, although there's no denying the presence of some tacky tourist traps: miniature theme parks, tour operators at almost every turn and horse-drawn carriages clip-clopping past townsfolk dressed in period costume.
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Here's how to experience the best of St Augustine, the oldest continuously occupied settlement of European and African-American origin in the US.
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With its sunny beaches and sprawling state parks, you don't need to blow the budget to have a fantastic vacation in St Augustine.
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