The plaza and King Street thoroughfare visible online are a hub of activity, surrounded by other historic structures, including the former Ponce de Leon Hotel, another National Register site built in the 1880’s by Flagler, which has housed Flagler College since 1968.

The Web cam allows viewers  to see in real time the swaying palm trees, ambling horse-drawn carriages and strolling visitors around the formal plaza gardens and fountain. Coming soon will be  the addition of a control that will let visitors to the Web site manipulate the camera for different views. Special events, such as the wintertime Nights of Lights celebration, will enliven the scene from time to time. So check back often!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE WEBCAM IN ACTION.  Also while on the site check out the coupons from the various advertisers.  At Journey’s End Bed & Breakfast wants to make your visit to St. Augustine… affordable, fun… and the very best visit possible!

St. Augustine, founded by Spain in 1565, is the nation’s oldest city continuously populated European settlement. For more information about St. Augustine Historic Inns and Florida’s History Coast visit www.staugustineinns,com and www.getaway4florida.com…or see our website AT JOURNEY’S END B & B !

Stay with us At Journey’s End Bed & Breakfast and we can help you make the most of your time while you are here!  Plus…there is no better place to stay and get the REAL St. Augustine experience. Give us a call and see what our Inn is all about!  904-829-0076.

See you soon,

Tim and John

Your Innkeepers

$200 – ANSWER:  St, Augustine, Florida boasts a “farm” founded in 1893 for these reptiles with more than 20 related species

$400 – ANSWER: Ending a long period of this country’s rule, 1819’s Adams-Onis treaty turned St. Augustine over to the U.S.

$600 – ANSWER: Of course St. Augustine is home to this legendary spring sought by Ponce de Leon: okay, it’s a tourist spot opened in 1901

$800 – ANSWER: Believe it or not, this man’s oldest Odditorium of weird stuff is located in St. Augustine

$1,000 – ANSWER: St. Augustine’s Castillo de San Marcos is an old fort built from a form of limestone known as coquina, or “little” these

Here are the QUESTIONS -

$200 – What are Alligators?

$400 – What is Spain?

$600 – What is the Fountain of Youth?

$800 – Who is Ripley?

and for $1,000 – What are shells?

Did you get them all right? If not, its time for another visit to St.Augustine and a stay with us ~ At Journey’s End B & B and we will make sure you get to see all of these  interesting sites and more! Oh, you say, these were easy. Well, then we can send you off to the more interesting and perhaps not so well known things to do in St. Augustine. Anyway you look at it the Ancient City has more things to do than you can imagine. So… make your reservations with us now!  See you soon!!!

From your Friends,

Tim & John

PS…How did you do???  Let us know!

I recently attended the First America Heritage program called “The Road to Freedom-African Americans in Florida”. It was a fascinating look into the role St. Augustine played as the birthplace of African American history. Written records dating back to St. Augustine’s founding in 1565 mention free Africans!

In keeping with St. Augustine’s “firsts” and “oldest” place in history, look at these notable moments in history and special places to visit…AND THEY AREN’T YOUR TYPICAL ATTRACTIONS…

• The first birth of a black child was here in 1606!
• Fort Mose – first recognized “Free” community of ex-slaves in 1738
• The Underground Railroad first ran South to Spanish Florida… rather than North..and guess where?? To St. Augustine.
• “Slave Market” – public market house used to sell slaves and also a focal point for the civil rights movement in the 1960’s
• Historic Lincolnville – formerly known as “Little Africa” was a thriving neighborhood established in 1866 by former slaves. It played a major role in the civil rights movement in the 1960’s
• St Cyprian’s Episcopal Church, built in 1900 was founded by Africans and is the oldest building in historic Lincolnville.
• Ray Charles, singer and songwriter was a student at the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, St. Augustine. His piano is on display.

Oh… and there is SO MUCH MORE… over 18 locations that are a must see as part of the African American history in St. Augustine including the ACCORD Freedom Trail which highlights and commemorates significant locations in the struggle to attain civil rights for all through the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  St. Augustine played a pivotal role in the passage of the Act.

Not your typical tourist attractions when one thinks of St. Augustine, but surely these shouldn’t be missed.

_______________________________________________

At Journey’s End B & B…also is not your typical Bed & Breakfast. Come for a visit to St. Augustine and stay with us!

You arrive as our guest…but you’ll leave as our friend…see you soon!

Tim and John, Innkeepers

Of course those of us that live here already knew that. Not only do we have wonderful beaches like the rest of Florida but we also have outstanding dining, attractions and of course shopping. But, what makes us most fascinating is history.  St. Augustine is the oldest city in America and no one else in Florida can claim that moniker.  We have the Castillo de San Marco (the Fort), the oldest wooden school house, the oldest drug store, the oldest house, the oldest street… and I joke with the guests that stay with us At Journey’s End Bed & Breakfast that I am the oldest Innkeeper! But I drank from Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth also here in St. Augustine…so I don’t actually look 450 years old!

Yes, St. Augustine  has old world charm, romance, culture, beaches… and even old Florida quirk! This place should be on everyone’s vacation destination list!

Make your plans to visit soon. Check out these websites to plan a “fascinating” vacation on Florida’s History Coast!

www.getaway4florida.com

www.OldCity.com

www.Augustine.com

And remember….its only 5 years, 3 months and 19 days until St. Augustine’s 450th Birthday Celebration!

Tragically, Gamble Rogers died in 1991, but his memory lives on in his words and in his music. The annual Music Festival brings together his friends, fans, and now a whole new generation to celebrate his life and legacy, through the love of music.

Plan on attending next year… and why not stay in the heart of the Festival at our Inn!  Check out the video and make your plans now!

Got comments about the site???  Share it with us! We want to hear from you!

Regards,

Tim and John

Your Innkeepers

PS. Become a Fan on Facebook… At Journey’s End B & B fan page.