Planning a romantic getaway this fall? Because it heads towards sweater climate — or thinking-about-long-sleeve climate, right here in Florida — it is a good time to consider getting away to small cities with picturesque outlets, cute little cafes, lovely outdated structure, and comfortable lodging.
And in keeping with New York Journey Guides’ evaluation of 600 small cities within the U.S., which means St. Augustine.
The nation’s oldest metropolis ranked third within the website’s checklist of the 140 Most Romantic Small Cities in America, proper behind Carmel-by-the-Sea in California and Sedona, Arizona.
St. Augustine is racking up its share of “best-of” lists.
And different folks have seen the town’s romantic attract. In a ballot this summer time by journey web site Honeymoon All the time, St. Augustine was declared No. 1 amongst 175 “different” romantic locations.
So why did it high the charts for New York Journey Information’s checklist?
St. Augustine is ‘good city for a romantic journey’
Of their description of the town, New York Journey Guides instructed romantic vacationers “stroll alongside buildings from the 1700s, discover hidden courtyards, and admire the city’s waterfront views, all whereas listening to the sound of horses strolling on St. Augustine’s brick-paved streets.” It additionally talked about points of interest, excursions, cruises, and native distilleries.
St. Augustine has extra romantic getaways
St. Augustine did not have probably the most romantic actions (it was sixth in line for that), and surprisingly it was ninth in “historic structure and surroundings.” And whereas it has a decent variety of “cozy espresso outlets and eating places,” its 22 areas solely received it to No. 4 behind Vail and Aspen in Colorado and Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia.
However St. Augustine has extra romantic locations to remain — 30 — than any of the amorous cities on the checklist, a full 5 greater than the following greatest, Sedona. With loads of oceanfront areas of all sizes and costs and plenty of bed-and-breakfasts across the metropolis, St. Augustine is a superb place to go cuddle.
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Palm Seashore, Fernandina Seashore, Marathon and Crystal River additionally on the romantic checklist
St. Augustine wasn’t the one Florida location for love.
Palm Seashore was No. 14, with loads of locations for lovebirds to remain, and the positioning talked about the Flagler Museum, the Palm Seashore Meals & Wine Pageant, and the “magnificent views.”
Fernandina Seashore was No. 58, Marathon got here in 112th and Crystal River was 138th.