9 U.S. Destinations That Feel Like Europe

5. St. Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine, Florida is the oldest continuously inhabited European-settled city in what is now the United States. Founded in 1565 by Spanish admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, the “Nation’s Oldest City” is known for its Spanish colonial architecture, forts, and plazas. Castillo de San Marcos, built in the 17th century, is the oldest masonry fort in the lower 48 states and continues to draw tourists to this seaside community on the Atlantic Coast.