Forbes magazine has named St. Augustine, FL one of the top 10 prettiest towns in America. The exclusive list was developed for Forbes by experts at
National Geographic, the
Travel Channel and
Fodor's. Here is what Forbes had to say:
Founded in 1565 by Spanish explorers, St. Augustine is the oldest city in the United States occupied by Europeans (take that, Jamestown!), and it remained in Spanish hands until it was traded to the British for Havana. But the town has retained much of its Spanish past in some of its homes and larger architecture. "Castillo de San Marcos, the formidable 17th-century structure built by the Spanish to defend La Florida, is the country's oldest fort, and boasts impressive turrets, a moat, and even a double-drawbridge," says Arabella Bowen, executive editorial director for Fodor's Travel. "The town's picturesque historic district is full of old-world atmosphere, historic homes, and easily explored on foot."
This is the third honor received by St. Augustine in recent months. National Geographic selected St. Augustine this past December for one of the ten best places in the world to see holiday lights. In January, Tripadvisor chose St. Augustine as one of the 15 vacation "hot spots" for 2012.
Stay in the downtown historic district for enjoying this unique and beautiful destination. Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast is ideally located between the Castillo de San Marcos and Flagler College. Carriage Way is the better way to stay!
