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ArmyJoe
06-29-2010, 06:31 PM
I'd like to do a weekend trip from Georgia to Florida. St. Augustine is just inside the 250-mile radius I'm allowed to travel without approval from the military.

I like medieval arms and armor, so I'd definitely want to visit Castillo de San Marcos.

Is St. Augustine worth the trip?
effgjamis
06-30-2010, 06:04 AM
Anywhere you ride the :spyder2: is a good trip..
JimAlpha
06-30-2010, 08:53 AM
Well worth a trip! I liked it there. Neat old town!
sabunim5
06-30-2010, 09:22 AM
St.Augustine is well worth the trip. Of course there are tourist trap things there, but the historical part of the city and the Castillo de San Marcos are wonderful. The city itself is sometime hard to navigate in. Many of the old streets have been preserved and the city is constantly rerouting traffic (not detours) in an attempt to find the best compromise between preserving the old and keeping modern day traffic flowing. Lots of good seafood to be had also.
MoonChaser213
06-30-2010, 09:03 PM
I love St Augustine. It's the oldest city in America!!! There is so much to see and lots of characters! Very educational too. Have fun:f_spider:
SpyderWolf
06-30-2010, 10:02 PM
This sounds like it might be a fun road trip. :thumbup:
Blinc
07-02-2010, 01:21 PM
Do the Hearse tour...pretty cool!
Recon
07-02-2010, 07:38 PM
Stop in and see the dealer there; nice people to do business with:thumbup:
Wheeler~
08-06-2010, 08:30 AM
It's a very cordial little city, with interesting historical landmarks, good food and nice accommodations.
Florida Rev
08-06-2010, 10:44 PM
Wife and I will be there next week. Staying at the Hilton on the beach. Sadly, the Spyder will be staying home.
Riversong
08-07-2010, 01:16 PM
St. Augustine is a beautiful city and unique in its character and architecture. Many great restaurants, wonderful beaches and is very safe. A great town to stroll in, take a carriage ride, or trailer train. The lightner museum located in city hall is a must IMHO. Also don't forget the fort and the starbuck's coffee shop in the casa monica hotel. Also on the edge of town are two of the largest outlet malls on the east coast. Am I prejudice? Of course-it's my city
musicarcade
08-07-2010, 03:41 PM
When are you going and what route are you planning to take?
I may be able to tag along for a bit...:doorag:
kalavera
08-09-2010, 12:41 PM
I've been thinking about checking out St Augustine too. When are ya thinking about heading over there?
Lilly
08-25-2010, 09:32 PM
hey gijoe: have u made trip to st augustine yet..OR..is it still in planning stage??????
SpyderWolf
08-25-2010, 09:39 PM
I know GIJoe, the original poster, already went and has posted another thread about his experience with some great pictures on here.

I don't know about anyone else so far though.
Lilly
08-25-2010, 09:49 PM
thks for reply.....always late on planning :( BTW: love your wife's bike AWSOME
SpyderWolf
08-25-2010, 09:58 PM
thks for reply.....always late on planning :( BTW: love your wife's bike AWSOME

You are welcome. Thanks for the compliment on her Spyder, she truly loves it as well so it was money well spent. :)
W.P. Millington
08-25-2010, 10:20 PM
It is a very pretty city,enjoy:2thumbs:
ArmyJoe
08-25-2010, 10:56 PM
hey gijoe: have u made trip to st augustine yet..OR..is it still in planning stage??????

Here's the write-up:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21124
SpyderWolf
08-26-2010, 05:21 AM
It is a very pretty city,enjoy:2thumbs:

welcome


Here's the write-up:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21124

Thanks for posting this link Joe. :thumbup:
Lilly
08-26-2010, 06:55 PM
hey joe: thks so much for re-posting your st. augustine trip**your write up was very interesting>>>glad u had fun safe trip :ohyea: