St. Augustine Area Information for Seniors
St. Augustine Area Information for Seniors: "The nation's oldest city" Landmarks: Fort Matanzas - Built 1740-1742 Spanish Fort Castillo de San Marcos 1672-1695 - Oldest stone fort in U.S. Spanish Quarter Village Fountain of Youth Discovery Park Mission of Nombres de Dios Colleges: Flagler College St. John's Community College Museums: Lightner Museum Downtown: Historic District To Do: Boating at the many marinas Fishing and water sports Beaches - 43 miles of beaches - shell hunting Airports: Jacksonville, Orlando and Daytona Airports Hospitals/Med Centers: Flagler Hospital Brooks Outpatient Rehabilitation Senior Center: St. John's County Coastal Community Center, 179 marine St. YMCA: St. Augustine Family YMCA - Fitness programs and activities for over 55. 500 Pope Rd 32080 Libraries: St. John's County Public Libraries St. John's Community College Library St. Augustine Library Websites:
www.oldcity.com
www.staugustinechamber.com
Phone: Bellsouth Vacation Rentals: Condominiums, hotels, more than 30 bed and breakfast inns, motels Shopping: St. Augustine Premium Outlets on outskirts New Mall: Cobblestone Village Restaurants: Over 50 throughout area from small and quaint to large and elegant Climate: Temperate Interesting Facts: Founded Aug. 28, 1565, the Feast of St. Augustine and 55 years before pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock In 1885 Henry Flagler saw the potential of St. Augustine as a resort and playground for the rich Northerners. He was a cofounder of the Standard Oil Company with John Rockefeller. He constructed 2 landmark hotels, the Alcazar and Ponce de Leon. Unique: Anastasia Island and Anastasia State Recreation Area. Every part of St. Augustine can be reached by auto within ten minutes. Housing: Ocean-front condos, gated communities and single family homes Please verify all information to be accurate.
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