The Bridge of Lions was built in the mid-1920s as a way for automobiles to travel from St. Augustine on the mainland to Anastasia Island, where significant development was just getting underway. Developer D.P. Davis planned to use the same dredging techniques he'd used for his Davis Islands project in Tampa to drain the marshy swamp at the north end of Anastasia Island and develop a residential ar...

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The Bridge of Lions was built in the mid-1920s as a way for automobiles to travel from St. Augustine on the mainland to Anastasia Island, where significant development was just getting underway. Developer D.P. Davis planned to use the same dredging techniques he'd used for his Davis Islands project in Tampa to drain the marshy swamp at the north end of Anastasia Island and develop a residential ar...

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The Bridge of Lions was built in the mid-1920s as a way for automobiles to travel from St. Augustine on the mainland to Anastasia Island, where significant development was just getting underway. Developer D.P. Davis planned to use the same dredging techniques he'd used for his Davis Islands project in Tampa to drain the marshy swamp at the north end of Anastasia Island and develop a residential ar...

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America’s Oldest ParishOn the northern edge of the Plaza de la Constitución, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine stands as the oldest Catholic church in the city and the oldest parish in the United States. It remains active today, offering regular services and welcoming visitors daily. From First Mass to FoundationIn 1565, Padre López de Mendoza Grajales presented a cross to Pedro Menéndez de ...

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Schmagel's Bagels, located in Historic Downtown, bakes 15 different New York-style bagels and offers 11 kinds of cream cheeses — scallion, jalapeño, vegetable, green olive, honey almond, herb, cheddar-garlic, strawberry, and plain. An assortment of breakfast and specialty sandwiches (grilled egg and cheese, lox and cream cheese, and The Mediterranean) are served. Toppings include Boar's Head meats...

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The restaurant offers award winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine for both lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Customer favorites include, pork, Black Beans and Rice, Paella, and Arroz con Pollo "Valenciana", (that's chicken and yellow rice.) Sangria and Mojitos are a few of their drink choices in addition to their extensive wine list. With two floors of dining space, this is one of St. Augustine's large...

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The restaurant offers award winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine for both lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Customer favorites include, pork, Black Beans and Rice, Paella, and Arroz con Pollo "Valenciana", (that's chicken and yellow rice.) Sangria and Mojitos are a few of their drink choices in addition to their extensive wine list. With two floors of dining space, this is one of St. Augustine's large...

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America’s Oldest ParishOn the northern edge of the Plaza de la Constitución, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine stands as the oldest Catholic church in the city and the oldest parish in the United States. It remains active today, offering regular services and welcoming visitors daily. From First Mass to FoundationIn 1565, Padre López de Mendoza Grajales presented a cross to Pedro Menéndez de ...

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The Visitor Information Center (VIC) is where guests can find information on local things to do, restaurants, parking, local ordinances, accessibility, and more. The VIC is located in front of the parking garage next to the roundabout. Inside you'll find restrooms, water fountains, a gift shop, an information desk, and even a local exhibit. VIC exhibits change regularly. Past exhibits have include...

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The Visitor Information Center (VIC) is where guests can find information on local things to do, restaurants, parking, local ordinances, accessibility, and more. The VIC is located in front of the parking garage next to the roundabout. Inside you'll find restrooms, water fountains, a gift shop, an information desk, and even a local exhibit. VIC exhibits change regularly. Past exhibits have include...

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