When life gives your change, Go Shopping!

Daniel — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:29:18 +0000

St. Augustine is famous for its wonderful little shops along St. George Street. You’ll find over 200 specialty stores, ice cream shops, restaurants, art galleries and so much more. If you’re looking for refreshments, beach towels, cold drinks, collectibles, shells, trinkets of all kinds, and a bite to eat, St. George Street is the place to be. Located in the heart of the Nation’s Oldest City, many of our stores are also historic properties, with some buildings dating back to the early 1700’s. St George Street’s shopping district is off limits to vehicles and stretches from the Original Old City Gates to the historic plaza located in the heart of downtown St Augustine.

You can get there very easily with our Red Sightseeing Trains. Simply step off at stop #6 to enjoy the North end of St George Street or get off at stop # 13 at the Plaza to start at the South end. When you’re done enjoying St. George Street, simply return to any of our Red Train stops, where one of trains arrives every 15 – 20 minutes to pick you back up.

After a day of shopping you can always relax in the city’s Plaza for a Free Concert featured every Thursday Evening during the summer months. It’s the perfect way to end a perfect day of shopping.

For those of you into Antiques, a perfect place to visit is our Antique Shopping district located at stop #19 on San Marco Avenue. A trip to St. Augustine is not complete without a stroll down the Antique Shopping District, also known as Uptown St. Augustine. Many of our 19th century homes along this street are now antique stores and art galleries. There are hundreds of featured artists who show their works and dozens of collectors displaying some of the finest antiques found in the southeast.

Must See Places!

Big O — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:02:39 +0000

The Castillo de San Marcos

The Castillo de San Marcos is St. Augustine’s most historically significant structure, a fort constructed by the Spanish between 1672 and 1695.

Located at Stop #17
www.nps.gov/casa/

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum is the original home of Robert Ripley’s collection of oddities and curiosities.

Located at Stop #18
www.Staugustine-Ripleys.com

St. Augustine Alligator Farm

St. Augustine Alligator Farm is home to a Komodo Dragon exhibit as well as alligators, crocodiles, snakes and a wading bird rookery. And much more!

FREE shuttle for train guest located at Stop #5
www.AlligatorFarm.us/

Lightner Museum

In Lightner Museum relics of America’s Gilded Age are elegantly exhibited on the museum’s three floors.

Located at Stop #10
www.LightnerMuseum.org

San Sebastian Winery

San Sebastian Winery ranks as one of Florida’s premium wineries. Don’t miss the free wine tasting and tour.

Located at Stop #11
www.SanSebastianWinery.com

Memorial Presbyterian Church

Memorial Presbyterian Church was built in 1889 by Henry Morrison Flagler, the son of a Presbyterian minister. Be sure to take the free Self-Guided tour.

Located at Stop #8
www.Memorialpcusa.org

The Fountain of Youth

The Fountain of Youth Archeological Park takes you back to the founding and settling of St. Augustine.

Located at Stop #22
www.FountainOfYouthFlorida.com

Historic St. George Street

Historic St. George Street is lined with shopping and dining opportunities. Be sure to explore the quaint little side streets as well.

Located at Stop #6 & #7

St. Augustine Lighthouse

St. Augustine Lighthouse was built in 1874 to help guide ships through the inlet. You can climb the 219 steps for a great view.

FREE shuttle for train guest located at Stop #5
www.StaugustineLighthouse.com

Ripley’s Ghost Train Adventure

Ripley’s Ghost Train Adventure was voted “Best Ghost Tour” for 2007 & 2008. The tour is St. Augustine’s most interactive paranormal experience.

Located at Stop #18
www.GhostTrainAdventure.com

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