St Augustine Florida Is One Of The Top 10 Historic Towns In America

We love coming across lists that survey places all across the country and feature towns, beaches, restaurants, or cities from Florida. Take Grayton Beach, for instance, which was just named one of the best beaches in the entire country! For this particular list, historic small towns were featured and voted on by readers like you. According to USA Today, St. Augustine, Florida was voted as the #8 Best Historic Small Town, and here are a few reasons why.

According to USA Today, St. Augustine, Florida has been voted as one of the top 10 Best Historic Small Towns in the country.

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It should almost go without saying that this Florida city would make the list since it has laid claim to being the oldest city in the nation.

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But while the historical aspect of making the list is fairly obvious, what many don’t know about St. Augustine is that it’s also beautiful and filled with charm.

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Known primarily for its famed Spanish colonial architecture, you won’t find too many buildings like this elsewhere in the country.

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Take the Castillo de San Marcos for instance, which is a 17th-century fortress made of Spanish stone that provides views of the surrounding area and sea.

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Founded in 1565, St. Augustine offers visitors a brief glimpse into days gone by, while also providing that small-town community spirit.

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Check out the St. Augustine Lighthouse and climb to the very top for bird’s eye views around the city.

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Enjoy spending time within the nation’s oldest city and see for yourself why it was a no-brainer for the Best Historic Towns in the country.

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Have you ever been to St. Augustine, Florida before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you have a few special places that visitors should be checking out, make sure to let us know.