Northeast Florida – St. Augustine, Jacksonville
Posted by admin | American Hotel Articles | Posted on March 16th, 2010
The north-east of Florida – which has appeared when the first American settlements. S. Augustine was founded in 1565 – 50 years before the pilgrims the first time in New England. Many historic districts have been restored, which is why the tourists a wonderful opportunity to see the past preserved.
S. Augustine was founded by the Spaniards. The city witnessed numerous fights between the Spanish, French and English. At the end of the 17th century, there was Castillo deSan Marcos fort built here, the most exposed to attacks and sieges. Before 1821, this region belonged to Spain, then became a part of the United States. Castillo de San Marcos, with its 12 feet thick walls, is like a symbol of the Spanish determination to make Florida their territory forever. Along with the Bay of Matanzas, this fortress is one of the oldest buildings in the United States. A stroll through the narrow streets of the recent holiday coquina cobbly Built-in 18 and 19 century, to helpThey feel the breath of history. Forest School is the other historic buildings – this is the oldest wooden building in St. Augustine (300 years). Incidentally, you can see in the old jail, go to the store of old and see how teachers work.
Many old buildings have their own history. This is Dr. Peck House, hosted the first Spanish Royal Treasury, then part of British Governor John Moultrie, and in 1931 the city was given as a gift. The building has been restored1968
Another curiosity is the building of the Lightner Museum in the 19th century, built for an American railroad magnate and developer Henry Flagler, who also runs the large hotels. This building was originally located the Hotel Alcazar, and today shows a number of antiques, glass and porcelain, antique musical instruments …
The Ponce de Leon Hotel is another example of Spanish domination. Decorated with glass windows, slabs of marble and carved oak, this propertyhas become very popular among celebrities in the world. President of the United States stayed here several times.
Spanish Quarter Village is like a journey into the past, you can see how early pilgrims and lived their daily work. And, of course, see the Fountain of Youth – dream Ponce de Leon, who never found. The fountain is located in the park on foot, where domesticated peacocks.
Jacksonville
Jacksonville is located north of St. Augustine. This is a modern industrial and commercial city. Nowonder why their citizens, such as comfort and quality of life. Every effort is made to offer their services: the roads are well built and equipped, has developed the infrastructure.
Away from the St. Johns River, the center of Jacksonville, United Business, Industry, State and local culture, such as fairs, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Museum of Science and History, Florida, theater, and of course the famous Jacksonville Landing – one of the most popular places inJacksonville, a complex of hotels, shops, exhibition halls, night and sports clubs, restaurants and entertainment venues.
There are also numerous parks, the best of them Riverwalk and River Oaks Park in the east you will find in Jacksonville Mayport Naval Station – U.S. Navy Base, with many ships, some of which are open to the public. But for the Mayport local population is an ideal place to relax, fish and feet.
South of Jacksonville, there are manygood beaches: Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach facilities, popular with bathers and surfers. To cut the story, a visit to Jacksonville was worth it.