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Flagler's Winter Newport

Flagler's Winter Newport

The story

How Henry Flagler's railroad and his grand hotels turned sleepy 1880s St. Augustine into the 'Newport of the South' — the Gilded Age boom that built the city you're walking through.

So that's Flagler's city. Now, just before you reach the plaza, turn south onto Aviles Street — that's ah-VEE-less — the slim brick lane heading south. It's often called the oldest street in America, and it's our path now.

Photo: Bubba73 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Good to know
Where is Flagler's Winter Newport?
Flagler's Winter Newport. How Henry Flagler's railroad and his grand hotels turned sleepy 1880s St. Augustine into the 'Newport of the South' — the Gilded Age boom that built the city you're walking through.
Is there an audio tour of Flagler's Winter Newport?
Yes — Flagler's Winter Newport is a stop on the St. Augustine: The Ancient City self-guided audio tour. The story plays automatically by GPS as you walk there, and works offline. Get the Ranger Tales app on the App Store.
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Hear Flagler's Winter Newport's story on the drive

Download the tour, leave your phone in your pocket, and let it play itself as you go. Works offline.