St. Augustine in Florida is a city in which a lot has happened. I would say that this city is absolutely crawling with historical facts. I thought the most enjoyable way to visit a historical city is by riding on one of the informational trolley buses. Boy was I right! I have never learned as much as I did on that bus. I learned that St. Augustine is the oldest European city in the United States. It was first visited in 1513 by the Spanish and became Spanish central power in America 200 years later.
Aside from the trolley I decided to also make a visit to Fort Matanzas, a national monument. I happily payed for a tour guide who informed me that the fort was a major field of conflict as European nations fought for control in the New World. Fort Matanzas is a place you must visit if you are ever in St. Augustine. If you enjoy history you will enjoy a stay to in Augustine. Sources: http://www.nps.gov/foma/index.htm
http://www.staugustinelinks.com/st-augustine-history.asp
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