St. Augustine is one of the country's longest running tourist attractions. The oldest city in North America, St. Augustine was established by the Spainard Pedro Menendez in 1568. The Spanish held the city until 1821 when it became property of the U.S. In the late 1800s Standard Oil Tycoon Henry M. Flagler really put St. Augustine on the map by turning it into an upper class resort. He established roads and several landmark resort hotels which are still used: the Alcazar (now the Lightner Museum and Antique Mall), the Cordova (now the county court house) and the Ponce de Leon (now Flagler College).
St. Augustine's draw today is its architecture, historical sites, beaches and ambiance. Beautiful beaches like Verano and Ponte Vedra beaches, and historical sights like the oldest stone fort in the United States (Castillo de San Marcos, Circa 1672) bring in a steady flow of tourists to the quaint city. This guide contains the information we believe you need to know to make the most of your visit.
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St. Augustine is one of the country's longest running tourist attractions. The oldest city in North America, St. Augustine was established by the Spainard Pedro Menendez in 1568. The Spanish held the city until 1821 when it became property of the U.S. In the late 1800s Standard Oil Tycoon Henry M. Flagler really put St. Augustine on the map by turning it into an upper class resort. He established roads and several landmark resort hotels which are still used: the Alcazar (now the Lightner Museum and Antique Mall), the Cordova (now the county court house) and the Ponce de Leon (now Flagler College). 
