Old Town

I never get tired of the buildings in the Old Town. Europeans have lived here since 1565. Historic homes have been carefully recreated or restored (some date from the early 1700s). I'm certainly no expert, but there seem to be three major themes: 

There's colonial rustic,

19th Century Southern vernacular (second story balconies):

and Gilded Age faux-Spanish extravaganzas: 

The Old Town is not a huge area -- maybe 20 blocks -- but I keep finding new things to look at. There are tiny cemeteries behind ice cream shops and inns tucked down alleyways and fountains where you least expect them. Truly a place meant for strolling!