| The earliest settlement in America is not located | | | | oldest buildings in use today is the beautifully |
| at Plymouth Rock, Boston, Philadelphia or even | | | | restored Victorian that now houses the Carriage |
| New York Harbor. For a Taste of the oldest | | | | Way Bed & Breakfast. Set in St Augustine's |
| American history in the United States the visitor | | | | Historic District, the establishment's guests can |
| needs to see St. Augustine, Florida for it is the | | | | easily immerse themselves in the city's history. |
| oldest continuously inhabited city. St Augustine, | | | | More modern, beachfront accommodations such |
| founded in 1565, has thrived through centuries of | | | | as the magnificent Beacher's Lodge face the |
| strife and change and emerged in the 21st | | | | rolling waves of the mighty Atlantic. With private |
| century as a tourist Mecca. | | | | balconies or patios and oceanfront suites, lodging |
| The white sand beaches, warm summer waters | | | | doesn't get much more luxurious than the |
| of the Atlantic and dozens of attractions draw | | | | Beachers. |
| thousands of sun loving tourists to this sleepy | | | | Unique attractions such as the local Alligator Farm |
| community every year. With a waterfront | | | | delight children and adults alike. One hears |
| steeped in History, St. Augustine boasts the | | | | exclamations like "You don't find these in |
| oldest port in the United States, a boon to today's | | | | Minnesota" as wide eyed children watch the horny |
| boating, yachting and fishing crowd. | | | | reptiles and parents grasp their little ones close. |
| Fondly referred to as the Palm Coast the | | | | St Augustine also boasts the 'real' Fountain of |
| beaches of St. Augustine offer everything to | | | | Youth. Like the alligator Farm it was established in |
| delight vacationing honeymoon couples, families or | | | | the early 1900's, and is one of Florida's oldest |
| senior citizens. There are sights and attractions | | | | tourist attractions. |
| for every age group and the tepid waters of the | | | | Stepping further back in history, today's |
| Atlantic beckon. | | | | vacationer might explore the Old Jail. Listed on the |
| The picturesque Spanish Colonial style buildings | | | | National Registry of Historic Places. |
| reflect the city's rich historic past. One of the | | | | |