San Marco Avenue

San Marco Avenue is located in Saint Augustine, Florida. It is named for the Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fort in the country. The fort was built in 1672 by the Spanish while Florida was still considered a Spanish territory. The Fort is considered haunted and has been featured on the popular Travel Channel television show, Ghost Adventures. The fort's namesake, San Marco Avenue, is one of the busiest streets in Saint Augustine. Visitors can stay on this street during their visit. Many choose to stay at the Scottish Inns. The inns are located on San Marco Avenue in the historic party of old downtown Saint Augustine. The area offers a variety of attractions including the World Golf Village, a Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum, the Golf Hall of Fame, an IMAX theatre, several shops, a football stadium, museums, an alligator farm and access to several area beaches. The shops on San Marco Avenue provide an opportunity for visitors to enjoy browsing the boutiques and shopping for antiques. Many of these items are from the original period in Saint Augustine and feature a rich history. Items cover the Spanish ownership of the state, as well as more modern items.