Hostels in ST AUGUSTINE, USA

St Augustine – The Old World Charm Meets The New World Trend

The oldest American city of St. Augustine is quite rightly called the "Ancient City". Sandwiched between North East and Central East Florida, it is a different world altogether where the old world charm meets the pace and pulse of the contemporary world. Explore the quaint shops and bars that line the cobble stone streets and soak up the pleasant climate in this port city.

History:
In 1952 the Spanish founded the city of St. Augustine under Admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés. Though there were a few earlier settlements including the West Florida based original Pensacola colony founded by Tristán de Luna y Arellano, all these settlements failed due to natural calamities like famine and hurricanes apart from feuds among the tribes. Later it became a thriving permanent settlement in the continental United States in the year 1565.

Popular places:
St. Augustine is a stunning mosaic of the old and the new. Explore its regal past in the many historical edifices like the Castillo de San Marcos, which took 23 years to get constructed. Made from a sturdy limestone of coquina, it remained imperishable for 300 years braving various oddities. Fort Matanzas is a well preserved masonry watchtower, which was used to monitor the enemy vessels along the river Matanzas. If you have a penchant for shopping, not many destinations would match the richness of this city. From hand made chocolates to shoes, glass, arts and crafts, you name it and you have it here !

Lightner Museum is yet another stopover in this city where you could browse through many rare items including mummies to stained glass and crystal among others.

Getting around:
This city is small enough to be explored on foot. There are public transport buses, trains and carriages to travel around St. Augustine.  If you are coming by your own car, the one way traffic and congested parking lots could come in the way of smooth driving, but a good guide is to decide what sights you want to see then decide how you want to get there.
 
Places of Entertainment:
Take a helicopter ride to see the city from above or hit the antique market to grab some of the best antiques pieces from all over the world. The sweet toothed ones in your gang would find the Whetstone Chocolates a real bliss. Set out on a self guided tour to the chocolate making units of Whetstone Chocolates, touted as the signature chocolate of Florida. Buy and sample some of these irresistible chocolates to round off your holiday in style.

Accommodation Options:
St. Augustine has all the accommodation options you could ever ask for. From budget hotels, hotel resorts, youth hostels accommodation, motels, guesthouse, lodgings, inns, and Bed & Breakfast, you would get something that suits your need and budget easily.

Currency:
US Dollar is the currency of St Augustine, which is easily available with Banks and with any authorized travel agencies, get the most for your money by checking the news and internet for the latest exchange rates.

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