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LESS THAN 80 MILES from Gainesville, St. Augustine offers unique history in an Old World Setting. Selected by CNN as one of America’s Top 10 historic destinations, the city is the oldest, continuously occupied European settlement in the United States. Founded in 1565, St. Augustine is home to the oldest Catholic diocese in the nation and some of America’s most historic sites, including the Mission of Nombre de Dios (location of the first Christian religious ceremony held in the United States), the Castillo de San Marcos, Fort Matanzas, the Oldest House and beautiful, ancient churches.

More than 60 popular attractions, including Ponce de León’s Fountain of Youth, St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum and the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park, entertain and educate visitors. Unique shops, many featuring art and antiques, are situated throughout the historic district.

With more than a dozen championship courses—from some of Florida’s earliest to some of the world’s most renowned—St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches has become golf’s Mecca. Home of the PGA Tour, TPC at Sawgrass, and the World Golf Hall of Fame where the legends of the game are honored, it is truly a golfing paradise.

Internationally-known for its bed and breakfast inns, the area offers accommodations ranging from elegant hotels to comfortable beachfront condominiums, family-friendly motels, and campgrounds.

Forty-two miles of unspoiled beaches and outstanding yearround fishing make St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches one of the Sunshine State’s most popular playgrounds. G

For information, call toll-free, 1-800-OLD CITY (653-2489) or go to: www.Getaway4Florida.com