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Moving Forward Through History

From guest writer Leigh Cort The Oldest Inn in America’s Oldest City Survives Hurricane and Restoration! The historic St. Francis Inn (circa 1791) sees the light at the end of the tunnel with an extensive Inn restoration that has taken nearly 5 months since the force of Hurricane Matthew in October 2016. The horrific storm

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No Gluten? No Problem!

We love catering to our guests and one of the questions you are bound to hear when you make your reservation is, “Do you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies of which we should be aware?” This is because we want to be able to provide each guest with fresh and healthy food that

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Rock On

St. Augustine has long been home to an amazing arts scene – music, theater, art, you name it. And the St. Augustine Amphitheater is the place to be for big name band appearances. The St. Augustine Amphitheatre was built in 1965 to commemorate St. Augustine’s 400th Anniversary as our nation’s oldest permanent European settlement. The 16-acre

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Innkeepers Around Town -Meehan's Irish Pub

As residents of this wonderful town, our innkeepers love visiting the local restaurants, shops, and attractions, gaining valuable experiences that we can then share with our guests. This way we can give real advice when you ask us where to eat or what to see. Keep an eye out on our blog for regular reviews

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Calling All Winter Ornithologists!

Although it’s known as the Sunshine State, Florida could easily be known as the Water State. With 1,197 miles of coastline, 2,276 miles of tidal shoreline, 663 miles of beaches, and 11,000 miles of rivers, streams, and waterways, water is a way of life here. And all that shoreline means a multitude of ecosystems and

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Greek Food, Dancing , Music and more

                     Annual Event                       Celebrate all things Greek!!   Next weekend, October 7-9, 2016 Francis Field will be transformed into a virtual Greek Village. Hosted by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the festival will have homemade Greek

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Free Cruise & Restaurant Voucher!

What a deal – stay as our midweek guest for two nights (Sunday through Thursday) from July 25th through September 29th, 2016, and we’ll treat you to a Bay Cruise for 2 PLUS a $30 gift certificate to Meehan’s Irish Pub – at no extra cost! When the kids go back to school, St. Augustine

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Enjoy Summer Concerts in the Plaza

Concerts in the Plaza, St. Augustine’s summer-long music series, returns for its 26th season with great music in a great place. The free concerts, held in the Plaza de la Constitución, run all summer long, every Thursday at 7:00 pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The Plaza is 3 short blocks from the St.

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Romanza Festivale 2016

Showcasing the art and heart of St. Augustine The Romanza Festivale of the Arts is ten days of events that celebrate all things St. Augustine. From May 6-15, 2016, the nation’s oldest city will showcase the art and the heart of St. Augustine. Friday May 6th, will begin this year’s festival with several free events and the

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Never a Dull Moment

St. Augustine has more activities, events, attractions, festivals, landmarks, and other special happenings than you can possibly enjoy in one visit. What would you like to do during your stay at St. Francis Inn? Our innkeeper and staff are fabulous sources of information; but perhaps before you arrive you’d like a ‘head’s-up’ on special events

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