🇺🇸 St. Augustine | Florida’s Oldest Spanish Gem

Beyond Orlando and Miami, Florida hides historic treasures—like St. Augustine, the oldest European-settled city in the U.S. 🏰✨ With its Spanish colonial charm, from architecture to cuisine, it’s one of the most enchanting towns I’ve visited! 📍 Why Visit? Compact & walkable—perfect for a day trip/weekend getaway. Just 2 hours from Orlando by car. 🌟 Must-See Spots 🏛️ Flagler College Once a luxury hotel, now a stunning university campus with red-brick walls, white arches, and palm-lined courtyards—insta-heaven! 📸 💎 Lightner Museum (Highly recommend!) Across from Flagler, this treasure-filled museum boasts: Gilded Age artifacts (Tiffany glass, antique instruments). A serene courtyard with bridges, koi ponds, and symmetry so perfect, photos can’t do it justice! 🌿 🛍️ St. George Street A pedestrian-only lane packed with: Quirky boutiques 🧥 Antique shops 🏺 Cozy cafés ☕ ⚔️ Castillo de San Marcos At the end of St. George St., this 17th-century stone fort reveals: Cannon demonstrations 💥 Colonial history (buy tickets onsite). 🅿️ Parking: Street spots or small lots (~$2.5/hour). 🌮 Vibe Check Like stepping into Europe meets the tropics—palm trees + Spanish arches + cobblestone streets. 🌴🇪🇸 #FloridaTravel #StAugustine #HiddenGems #HistoricTowns #WeekendEscapes #SpanishColonial #USATravel #OldestCity #WinterGetaway ✨