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Shopping in the Oldest City
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Shopping in the Oldest City is like a super-sized treasure hunt! Exploring St. Augustine’s historic neighborhoods, village-like town centers and shopping plazas is fun in and of itself because of the sunny climate and historic charm. But creative retailers, gallery owners and culinarians make “shopping local” in the Ancient City a must. You will find plenty to savor and acquire!
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Peterbrooke Chocolatier, located off of State Road 312, offers a huge assortment of handcrafted chocolate treats as well as gelato. With more than 9,000 square feet of display space, The Coconut Barrel features the wares of hundreds of local artists and artisans as well as food trucks and a Thursday evening Farmer's Market.
Art Galleries
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Art Galleries offer a glimpse into the artistic soul of the Ancient City. Not surprisingly, the local art community has historic roots. Between the 1930s and 1950s, St. Augustine developed into the largest artist colony in the South, attracting hundreds of American artists. See a permanent collection of the artists who led the charge at The St. Augustine Art Association at 22 Marine Street in historic downtown. Today, the local arts community is just as vibrant. Make the rounds to enjoy show openings during St. Augustine’s monthly First Friday Artwalk from 5-9 p.m. to see for yourself!
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Galleries throughout the city feature original works by local artists. From painting and mosaics to pottery and handmade jewelry, every media is represented in St. Augustine's thriving gallery scene.
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Education Becomes More Fun
Education becomes more fun when adult beverages are involved! Downtown, San Sebastian Winery offers an outstanding educational tour and tastings, which inform your purchases at the beautiful shop.
St. Augustine's History
St. Augustine's history is, in a word, epic. As the nation’s oldest continuously occupied settlement, established in 1565, St. Augustine is 456 years young. Its historic districts are filled with sites and architecture that tell the story of a coastal city that has hosted the hopes and dreams of many people. From the indiginous tribes, to the earliest European settlers, to wealthy industrialists and snowbirds from the late 19th century, to the foot soldiers of the Civil Rights Movement, St. Augustine is hallowed ground. And history is in the making as newcomers arrive daily to make their homes and businesses here. What part will you play in St. Augustine’s next chapter?
Festivals, Holidays and Events
St. Augustine is a city with a big heart... and a great sense of community, not to mention fun! Check out the St. Johns County Visitor and Convention Bureau’s calendar of annual events at floridashistoriccoast.com to see what is happening this week in the area! From art fairs to food festivals to farm tours, this city loves a celebration, particularly for the holidays.
Health and Wellness
Maintaining good health is easier when you live in a sunny, mild climate which allows for outdoor activity year-round. Have you ever practiced yoga on the beach? It’s a game changer when you do triangle pose and your drishti is upon the endless blue sky. Alternative therapies such as massage and chiropractic medicine are also widely available in the Ancient City. Feeling great should never be a privilege; it is an imperative for enjoying the good life that St. Augustine offers. Viva!
