Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode we explore America's oldest city: a Spanish fort built entirely out of seashells, the Fountain of Youth where you can actually drink the water, a Gilded Age hotel turned college with Tiffany stained glass, the oldest lighthouse in Florida (219 steps — I counted), an eco boat tour of the bayfront, and some Florida history that most Americans have never heard.
Plus: the untold story of why Florida sided with the British during the American Revolution — and how St. Augustine became a refuge for loyalists while the rest of the colonies were rebelling.
📍 Part of our America 250 series exploring the birthplaces of American history.
🎥 Watch the full America 250 series:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNqFHToBXRfcUApPOdUDkYtvLKzxai_jL&si=mRdq_1bzRSXWQ7ZG
WHERE WE STAYED
Best Western Historical Inn — walkable, affordable, and a great base for exploring. Thank you to Best Western for supporting PhotowalksTV.
bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.10222.html
PLACES VISITED
Castillo de San Marcos — the seashell fort on the bayfront
St. George Street — oldest street in America
Flagler College — one of America's most stunning Gilded Age buildings
Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
St. Augustine Eco Tours (bayfront boat tour) — staugustineecotours.com
St. Augustine Lighthouse — staugustinelighthouse.org
St. Augustine Alligator Farm
Lincolnville — freedman community founded after the Civil War
WHERE TO EAT
Forgotten Tonic · Catch 27 · The Floridian (farm to table)
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Fall through spring — summers are hot and humid. Sunrise is spectacular here; arrive 45 minutes early for the best light.
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Chapters
00:00 Is St. Augustine America's most photogenic city?
01:18 Where to stay & getting around
02:00 Florida history most people don't know
03:45 Flagler College — the Gilded Age hotel turned school
05:38 Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
06:22 Eco boat tour of the bayfront
08:25 Best restaurants in St. Augustine
09:24 Why Florida sided with the British in the Revolution
10:30 St. Augustine Lighthouse — oldest in Florida
16:26 The Alligator Farm
17:18 Photo tips: lighthouse spiral shot, sunrise timing, boat photography
20:36 Final verdict — is it America's most photogenic city?
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In this episode we explore America's oldest city: a Spanish fort built entirely out of seashells, the Fountain of Youth where you can actually drink the water, a Gilded Age hotel turned college with Tiffany stained glass, the oldest lighthouse in Florida (219 steps — I counted), an eco boat tour of the bayfront, and some Florida history that most Americans have never heard.
Plus: the untold story of why Florida sided with the British during the American Revolution — and how St. Augustine became a refuge for loyalists while the rest of the colonies were rebelling.
📍 Part of our America 250 series exploring the birthplaces of American history.
🎥 Watch the full America 250 series:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNqFHToBXRfcUApPOdUDkYtvLKzxai_jL&si=mRdq_1bzRSXWQ7ZG
WHERE WE STAYED
Best Western Historical Inn — walkable, affordable, and a great base for exploring. Thank you to Best Western for supporting PhotowalksTV.
bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.10222.html
PLACES VISITED
Castillo de San Marcos — the seashell fort on the bayfront
St. George Street — oldest street in America
Flagler College — one of America's most stunning Gilded Age buildings
Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
St. Augustine Eco Tours (bayfront boat tour) — staugustineecotours.com
St. Augustine Lighthouse — staugustinelighthouse.org
St. Augustine Alligator Farm
Lincolnville — freedman community founded after the Civil War
WHERE TO EAT
Forgotten Tonic · Catch 27 · The Floridian (farm to table)
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Fall through spring — summers are hot and humid. Sunrise is spectacular here; arrive 45 minutes early for the best light.
📬 Free weekly travel + photo tips: photowalkstv.com (hit the contact tab to reach me)
📺 Watch PhotowalksTV on Scripps News every Sunday
🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every Sunday: bit.ly/3Al6RsS
🌐 photowalkstv.com | Instagram: @photowalkstv | Facebook: PhotowalksTV
Chapters
00:00 Is St. Augustine America's most photogenic city?
01:18 Where to stay & getting around
02:00 Florida history most people don't know
03:45 Flagler College — the Gilded Age hotel turned school
05:38 Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
06:22 Eco boat tour of the bayfront
08:25 Best restaurants in St. Augustine
09:24 Why Florida sided with the British in the Revolution
10:30 St. Augustine Lighthouse — oldest in Florida
16:26 The Alligator Farm
17:18 Photo tips: lighthouse spiral shot, sunrise timing, boat photography
20:36 Final verdict — is it America's most photogenic city?
🔔 Explore the world through our lens on PhotoWalksTV! Subscribe now for breathtaking journeys and photography tips.: youtube.com/@PhotowalksTV/?sub_confirmation=1
🔗 Stay Connected With PhotowalksTV.
👉PhotowalksTV newsletter: photowalksTV.com
👉Website: jeffersongraham.com
👉Facebook: facebook.com/PhotowalksTV
👉Instagram: instagram.com/photowalkstv
✅ For Business Inquiries: photowalkstv@gmail.com
✅ About PhotowalksTV with Jefferson Graham.
Virtual photowalks from the world's most photogenic destinations and phone travel photography tips. New episodes every Sunday.
=================================
#StAugustine #StAugustineFlorida #VisitFlorida #FloridaTravel #America250 #OldestCityInAmerica #FloridaLighthouse #USATravel #AmericanHistory #TravelFlorida
⚠️DISCLAIMER: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your own research.
Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of PhotowalksTV. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided.
© PhotowalksTV with Jefferson Graham
