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
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