The oldest city in the United State, St. Augustine is found in the sunny state of Florida, where everything seems to be sun-kissed and beautiful. There are lots of things to be found in this city, and shopping is definitely not something to be left out of the equation. Here are some of the best St. Augustine Shopping spots.
Premium Outlet Mall
The Premium Outlet Mall located on State Road is one of the first places to stop for those looking to do some serious shopping in St. Augustine. This is the mall promising some of the foremost retail outlets in the world – generally American brands, from Gap to Calvin Klein. Prices are not necessarily cheaper than the average retail price outside of the mall, but this place definitely promises to be the center of US brands when it comes to purchasing. The central location makes it convenient for tourists as well, and this place tends to be packed with people on the weekends and holidays. Sales go on sporadically throughout the year, and there is a promise of very good deals and cheap finds when these are going on. A whole day can be spent here, as a food court with fast food and restaurants scattered throughout the mall promise that there won't be a problem getting a bite to eat when shopping gets tiring.
San Marco Avenue****
Being the oldest city in the United State has its perks, and one of these is the presence of antique shops through the city. San Marco Avenue has one of the highest concentrations of these shops around, which means that prices are generally lower than most other places. Shopping is not the only activity here, as San Marco Avenue is located in one of the historical districts of St. Augustine, meaning that a taste of history can be found here too. Cheap antiques are available, although real ones can cost quite a lot. Those looking for something more ornamental can also head to the Antiques Warehouse on North US 1 for a display piece or home decoration.** **
Specialty Shops
Specialty shops are found throughout the city, and this is a very American trait that should be embraced. Many of these shops could take hours and hours to go through, considering the number of little items and trinkets that they might sell. Some of these sell the most bizarre items – from tricks, to badges and emblems, to pearls and jewelry – you name it, they have it. So just pick what interests you and step in; for you’ll never know what you might find here!