11 hotels near 167 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA

Of course, this isn’t your typical Florida theme-park or beach trip. Founded decades before the settlement at Jamestown, the Spanish colonizers were exploring this region well before the Pilgrims ever set foot onto Plymouth Rock. And, unlike those long ago lost settlements, the area still stands as a contemporary American town where the past comes alive for you to visit sites dating back from the 1500s and stride the streets. If you only have time to visit one site, the flagship attraction in town is the Castillo de San Marcos, which is a Spanish overseas fort that has been standing like a sentinel over the town since the 1600s. Most attractions and destinations offer historical insights. Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park holds a spring that the explorer “revealed” on this renowned expedition. The Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse in the nation is understood to be just that. Mission of Nombre de Dios is an important religious attraction, believed to be the first perpetual mission on the North American continent. The Lighter Museum is contained in an elegant old hotel from the Gilded Age and holds many relics from that time period. The list of attractions and destinations is endless, and the St. Augustine & St. John’s County Visitor’s Information Center on Castillo Drive can help guide you to each one. Just remember:  You won’t find high-rise buildings here. Instead, there are pedestrian-welcoming brick streets with signs that have words like “first” and “oldest” attached to them. Visitors almost feel as if they’re walking along an old village on the Mediterranean coast rather than drifting the streets of a modern American town. Take advantage of Choice Hotels and all they have to offer you while you are near Historic Saint Augustine. Hotels in the area allow you to stay conveniently close to where you want to be. When you stay at Choice Hotels, you can enjoy affordable rates, many amenities and friendly customer service. Reserve your guest room online today! We look forward to hosting you very soon!