The rich and eccentric history of St Augustine, Florida attracts thousands of visitors every year to its downtown that is adorned with museums, forts and cathedrals. There are many wonderful restaurants and shops here that are all within walking distance which makes it a favorite vacation spot. You will find yourself getting quickly acquainted with rich European history with the help of guided tours conducted across the city and can experience this historical grandeur by securing your stay at Cedar House Inn. Here is a quick glimpse of some historical sites that you must see.

• Lightner Museum: This elegant museum is housed in the former Alcazar Hotel. In 1948, Otto Lightner purchased the hotel and completely converted it into a Spanish styled museum with an impressive collection of antiques and fine arts of the Victorian era. For the music lovers, this is an ideal place to explore as the museum provides daily demonstration of 19th century musical instruments and hosts live musical events every month. The museum is located on King Street, just a few steps from the Cedar House Inn
  and across from Flagler College.
• Fountain of Youth: This historical spring housed within a beautiful archaeological park symbolizes hope and youth. It is believed that the magical water of this fountain can revive one’s youth and numerous tourists drink this mysterious water with a hope to reverse the aging process. This touristic destination is a 10 minute drive from Cedar. House Inn and it also includes a planetarium and a beautiful village.
• Villa Zorayda Museum: Another famous historical attraction on King Street, the Villa Zorayda, a few steps away from the Cedar House Inn, is a Moorish-style mansion that is pure architectural splendor. In addition to precious antiques and paintings, the museum contains an Egyptian rug that is 2400 years old and was taken from one of the Egyptian pyramids. The museum also conducts traditional candlelight tours every year during the holiday season.
• Castillo de San Marcos: The Castillo was built between 1672 and 1695 to counter the British military pressure from the north. It was made out of seashells called Coquina and is known as the rock that saved St. Augustine! Arguably St. Augustine’s most prized historical attraction, it is located on the waterfront of historic St. Augustine & is certainly the oldest structure here!

Enjoy a historical getaway in St Augustine by booking your stay at Cedar House Inn Victorian Bed and Breakfast