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 retailers, cute little cafes, stunning previous structure, and comfy lodging.
And in response to 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 individuals have observed the town’s romantic attract. In a ballot this summer season by journey web site Honeymoon All the time, St. Augustine was declared No. 1 amongst 175 “various” 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 advised 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 sights, 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 retailers and eating places,” its 22 places solely obtained 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 subsequent greatest, Sedona. With loads of oceanfront places of all sizes and costs and many bed-and-breakfasts across the metropolis, St. Augustine is a good place to go cuddle.
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Palm Seaside, Fernandina Seaside, Marathon and Crystal River additionally on the romantic checklist
St. Augustine wasn’t the one Florida location for love.
Palm Seaside was No. 14, with loads of locations for lovebirds to remain, and the location talked about the Flagler Museum, the Palm Seaside Meals & Wine Competition, and the “magnificent views.”
Fernandina Seaside was No. 58, Marathon got here in 112th and Crystal River was 138th.
