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5 Things You Must Do in St Augustine

St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida is the oldest city in the United States. This charming, historic city is known as the "Ancient City," and it is situated between North East and Central East Florida. Saint Augustine is filled with cobbled streets, quaint cafes and bars, unusual shops and bed-and-breakfast inns. The town attracts many tourists who come to enjoy its local history.

1. Lightener Museum: The museum was built in Spanish Renaissance-style and features relics from the Gilded Age including stuffed birds and animal species, steam-engine frameworks, historic furniture and indigenous American artworks. It includes painted glass work designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. There is also a musical collection of cut flutes and Victorian art flutes.

2. Potter's Wax Museum: This museum has displays of more than 160 life-sized recreations of famous personalities such as John F. Kennedy, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Jordan. Visitors are also allowed to view the museum's craftsmen working in the wax works.

3. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument: The Castillo is an historical memento of Spanish immigration. The fort consists of virtually indestructible limestone made of seashells and broken corals which proved impenetrable through 300 years of enemy attack and violent storms. .The Castillo took 23 years to build from 1672 to 1695.

4. Oldest House Museum Complex: This area documents the history of region – its discovery, settlement and growth. There are two historical museums and an attractive garden. The museum complex houses the historical memorabilia of Florida's Military, featuring their uniforms, weapons and equipment.

5.  Old Town Trolley Tours: Visitors can share the attractions, history and sights of St. Augustine by taking a tour with Old Town Trolley conductors. There are 19 stops on route, featuring all the major attractions of the town.