St. Augustine

城市概覽

History

A Spanish, British and American colony

42 years before the English established a colony at Jamestown in Virginia, and a full 55 before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, the Spanish colonial empire settled St. Augustine. Founded by Pedro Menéndez de Aviles in 1565 as the colony's capital and in an effort to protect Spain's claims in Florida from the French at Fort Caroline (present-day Jacksonville), the town had a rocky start. Pirates attacked, as did the local Native Americans, and British privateer Sir Francis Drake burned St. Augustine to the ground in 1586. In response, the Queen of Spain dispersed funds to construct a masonry fort to protect the town, and construction on the Castillo de San Marcos began in 1672. The fort was never captured, despite multiple attempts, including a 58-day siege by British forces in which the town was burned again. With the end of the Seven Years' War and the 1763 Treaty of Paris, Florida moved from Spanish to British colonial rule. During the American Revolution, St. Augustine remained a haven for those loyal to the British Crown. A group of immigrants that fled from a colony in New Smyrna arrived in town in 1777 and made up much of the city's population at this time, they were and are still known today as "Menorcans". The second Treaty of Paris, which ended the Revolution in 1783, freed the original 13 colonies but gave Florida back to Spain.

The second Spanish period was characterized by neglect from the crown, as Spain was engaged in a war with Napoleon and France and regarded the colony of Florida as an unprofitable backwater. The United States, however, viewed it as key to its interests and sought to annex Florida, and they succeeded in 1819. The colony became a territory of the U.S. and St. Augustine continued to serve as its capital until 1824.

The St. Augustine Movement In the mid-1960s, the Civil Rights movement came to St. Augustine. Local college students held "sit-ins" at the town's Woolworth's lu

如何抵達

By plane St. Augustine does have a small airport within the city limits: 1 Northeast Florida Regional Airport (UST IATA). It is mainly utilized by private aircraft and VIP flights. There are no regular commercial flights as of November 2018. Next nearest airports for scheduled commercial flights to St Augustine are: Jacksonville International Airport (JAX IATA) is the closest major commercial airport, 40 minutes to the north. It is served by nine airlines, including the three main American carriers: United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB IATA) is next to the Daytona International Speedway, about an hour south, and is served by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and JetBlue. Orlando International Airport (MCO IATA) is a major airport serving Central Florida, and is about two hours south of St Augustine. International flights are from Canada, Europe, Mexico, and South America. Connections are available from almost every major American city. From any of the above airports, a rental car, taxi, or rideshare is necessary to continue onwards to St. Augustine.

By car St. Augustine can easily be reached by car, as Interstate 95 passes just west of the city. From the north (Jacksonville), take exit 318 for S.R. 16, then travel east to U.S. 1 or Business U.S. 1, then turn right. From northbound I-95, take exit 298 for S.R. 207, then travel north to U.S. 1 and turn left to reach the downtown/attractions area.

2 Historic Downtown Parking Garage, 1 Cordova St. Large parking garage just north of downtown. Parking here and continuing on foot is the most convenient way to reach downtown. Additionally, there are local buses stopping just outside the parking garage. (updated Jul 2021)

By bus 3 Greyhound, (bus stop) Historic Downtown Parking Garage @ 1 Cordova St (Bus stop towards NW corner of parking garage at Cordova St and W Castillo Dr), toll-free: +1 800 231-2222. The Greyhound Bus Station is permanently closed

當地交通

By foot St. Augustine is a very walkable and pedestrian friendly city. Walking will allow you to see most of the historical buildings and shops in the downtown with relative ease, and is most definitely the best way to get a true feel for the historic core of the city. Further destinations, such as those on Anastasia Island, are much less accessible by foot, and one of the other methods below are suggested.

By bike St. Augustine offers an electric bike progam. Available to visitors and locals, the bike sharing is accessible by downloading the "Gotcha Powered by BOLT" app in the Apple Store or Android Play Store. The e-bike share service area is limited to most of the city limits and has 13 parking hubs around the city.

By trolley There are two main tourist trolleys that provide guided tours of the historic downtown area.

4 Old Town Trolley Tours of St. Augustine, 167 San Marco Ave and 1700 Ponce de Leon Blvd, ☏ +1-844-388-6452. 9AM-4:30PM. Fully narrated hop on & off trolley tram has 23 stops, visiting all major attractions. Offers one and two-day tickets, both include entrance to the St. Augustine History Museum and a free shuttle to the beach attractions. $45/adult, $24/child. (updated Sep 2023) 5 Red Train Tours, 19 San Marco Ave, ☏ +1 904 824-1606, toll-free: 800 226-6545, [email protected]. 8:30AM-5PM, last boarding at 4PM. The original St. Augustine sightseeing tour, offering 24 stops including both Ripley's Believe It Or Not and the Lightner Museum. One and three day tickets are available, and can be combined with tickets for Ripley's and Bayfront Mini Golf. $24/adult, $13/child. (updated Sep 2023) Horse-drawn carriage rides also operate throughout the downtown, and can be accessed by going to the "station" on Avenida Menendez along the bay front.

By car Downtown St. Augustine is rather inhospitable to cars, as the streets are narrow and often clogged with trolleys, horse-drawn carriages, and tourists on foot and bike all sharing the same r

必看景點

Historic buildings 1 Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, 11 S Castillo Dr, ☏ +1 904 829-6506. 8:45AM-5PM. A large coquina limestone fort constructed by the Spanish in the late 1600s to defend their small colony. Inside, certain rooms are open to the public, including the chapel, guard quarters, and the powder magazine. The top deck of the Castillo is also open to visitors and allows great views of the city and the bay, as well as up-close encounters with authentic cannons. There are living history demonstrations on weekends, including the firing of those cannons—an incredibly powerful (and loud!) experience. Lower level is handicapped accessible. Parking $2.50/hr. $15/adult, children under 16 free. (updated Sep 2023) 2 Flagler College, 74 King St, ☏ +1 904 823-3378. Rotunda open daily 9AM to 4PM, tours depart at 10AM and either 2PM or 3PM depending on season. Located on 19 acres (7.7 hectares) downtown, this college campus' Spanish Renaissance architecture is highlighted by the