Romance in the Air, on Land or at Sea, St. Augustine, FL, Recreation


by Loretta Lynn - Date: 2007-01-31 - Word Count: 542 Share This!

Navigate your way over to America's oldest city, by land, air or sea to St. Augustine for some sun, fun and adventure. Come visit the past filled with charm, architectural marvels and the simpler pleasures of life. Take a deep breath of fresh air, feel the warmth of the sun and the local flavor as you meander the brick-paved roads brimming with unique shoppes. Savor the delectable morsels of a multiplicity of ethnic fare from chefs with their own flare. Do you smell that? Sweet and bitter. Be sure to step into Claude's Chocolates and take away some truffles, chocolate drinks or bark.

Rediscover your youth at Ponce de Leon's fountain or perhaps you care to partake in the local grapes at San Sebastian Winery.

Take pleasure in a walking tour of the Village, the Oldest School House, the 1791 Spanish Military Hospital or climbing the stairs at St. Augustine's Lighthouse. Do you hear the clippity-clop of hooves? Or how about the twanging of steel on steel from the blacksmith? Hop on the Old Town Trolley Tour or Sightseeing Train and hear tales of history and more, Believe it or Not (Ripleys), Imagine life 50, 100 or 300 years ago, when trading was done locally, instead of globally.

Investigate Lightner Museum, formerly Alcazar Hotel. Three floors of eclectic collections from cut glass, to period costumes and mechanical musical instruments. Be sure to stop in the Turkish Bath. Ready for some adventure? Paddle along the coastline of the Mantanza River for a different view of the city and it's wildlife. One of the local guides will present you with fascinating history and facts from bird-watching, flora and fauna, to the mission grounds on your eco-tour. Sail away on a 19th century, 72-foot Schooner by day or night.

Board another vessel for deep sea fishing if tall tales are what you require. Charters available by the day or hour.

Rent a bike to cross the Spanish city, or find a nearby trail for biking and hiking. Picnicking encouraged. Refresh yourself with a dip in the pool at your Inn of Elegance. Sip a glass of tea in the courtyard as you brush up on your history and inhale the fresh fragrances of the gardens. Lively galleries and museums will enchant you.

Looking for greener pastures? Formidable challenges and breathtaking views await you at anyone of the dozens of golf courses around St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida's First Coast. Tree-lined fairways and professionally designed courses will put a smile on your face as you tee off along the Intercoastal waterway.

"Knead" a little more relaxing? Spend a few hours at the day spas or exclusive Sawgrass Resort. Bring back the quality in your life.

Not afraid of ghosts? Wrap your mind in any of the local fables as told by professional ghost docents on either the walking, riding or interactive ghost tours. Explore murder sites, haunted homes, inns and graveyards, that may come to life at night.

Any time of year is great for a horse drawn carriage ride through the historic, Spanish Quarter. Fly in with your private plane to Galaxy Aviation and feel like the rich and famous. St. Augustine, where history comes alive, along with romance, drama and mystery.

(weblinks: butterfieldgarage.com, schoonerfreedom.com, innsofelegance.com, www.stfrancisinn.com, www.claudeschocolate.com, www.ghosttrain.com, www.staugustine-ripleys.com, www.oldesthouse.org, www.pontevedragolfandcc.com )


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Loretta Lynn is a freelance writer, publisher, author, residing in Central Florida. She has a degree in Journalism and Sports and Fitness. Her passion is being in the outdoors, living life to its fullest.

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