St. Augustine - Highlights

A visit to St. Augustine- 

and you quickly learn a few things.

It is the city of Lions.

 It is connected to a name you remember

 from your history classes- 

Ponce De Lion.

  It is connected to the name Flagler

 and the early railroads.

         photo credit- Pat Maier

The Ponce de Leon Hotel

 is now the home of Flager college.

Voted the prettiest campus in Forida,

with the world's largest installation

 of Tiffany windows.

Make sure you take the time

 to do the hour tour of Flagler College. 

Flagler College

Tiffany lamps, windows,

and opulence ring

 in a Great Gatsby era.

 Not a bad way to go to college.

 Some newer excursions include

 the St. Augustine Distillery.

Already getting a reputation for fine spirits.

An interesting location for lunch 

with great food is the Alcazar Cafe. 

Where once it was the swimming pool 

- it is now a cafe.
the alcazar cafe

 This building is also the home

 to the Lightner Museum.

An eclectic collection of treasures

 worth a stroll.
lightner museum

Other not to miss spots include:
The St. Augustine Lighthouse,
Whetstone Chocolate Factory and tour,
dining at the Ice Plant, and don't forget--
the beautiful Atlantic Ocean.

It doesn't hurt to revisit
 the Gilded Age
 every once in awhile.