Heads up to those planning a visit to St. Augustine's historical haunts: the St. Augustine and St. Johns County Visitor Information Center (VIC) is slated for a short break. According to the City of St. Augustine's announcement, the VIC will temporarily shut down for termite treatment from September 17, and will remain closed to the public and its staff for about a week. Fans of the facility and travelers alike will need to reroute their informational quests until Wednesday, September 24, when normal operations are expected to resume.
This closure, as it turns out, is more than just a pause in service. It's a preventative step, one among many, in the effort to preserve the historic fabric of the building. Those who've seen the centuries-old edifices know the complexity, and necessity, of such maintenance. They should also take note that during the closure, there would be no access to the VIC, for either inquiries or escape from the Florida heat. Questions concerning this scheduled maintenance are directed to Barb Moore, General Services Deputy Director. She can be reached at 904-209-4315, or through email at [email protected].
For updates and more details on the VIC's brief downtime or assistance in rearranging your visit, stay tuned to the city's official communication channels.
