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Washington Oaks State Park

Day Trip to Washington Oaks State Park

One of our favorite day trips from St. Augustine is Washington Oaks State Park, where you’ll find magnificent gardens, ancient oak trees, and a beautiful beachfront with unique coquina rock formations. The shady gazebo (pictured above) is a coveted spot to listen for native birds chirping while surrounded by flowers and lush, tropical greenery. A visit

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Spend an afternoon at Anastasia State Park

Spend an Afternoon at Anastasia State Park

Anastasia State Park, located on Anastasia Island, is a pristine land that contains unparalleled beauty. The park includes 1,600 acres of various ecosystems. This area is considered a hidden gem and is a destination for those who want a connection with nature and a slower pace. If you want some much-needed time out of the

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Enjoy a Day at the St. Augustine Beach

A Day on the St. Augustine Beach

While there really is plenty to do in St. Augustine, so much so that you’ll need multiple days here, there’s truly nothing better than spending a day on the St. Augustine Beach. With more than 20 miles of pristine beaches to enjoy, and plenty of places to relax when you need a few minutes out

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Music by the Sea Concert Series

St. Augustine has a vibrant and eclectic arts and music scene, one of the many things we love about this beautiful town. But don’t assume that it only exists in the downtown area. St. Augustine Beach has many wonderful events to offer. One of the longest running is the Music By The Sea concert series.

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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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Concerts, Boatbuilding, Las Vegas Revue, Candlelight Tours of the Fort, Cemetery Tours and Talk Like a Pirate Day!

September 15, 2014 Monday – Sunday: September 15 – 21 Journey To The South Pacific at IMAX Theater – www.worldgolfimax.com   Educator Appreciation Days at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! – The original Ripley’s Believe It or Not! hosts Educator Appreciation days for teachers from Sept. 2 – Oct. 19. Teachers are admitted free of charge and

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Labor Day Events and Post-Labor Day: Educator Appreciation at Ripleys, First Friday Art Walk, Vilano Beach Sunset Celebration and More!

  September 1, 2014   Monday – Sunday: September 1 – 7   Journey To The South Pacific at IMAX Theater – www.worldgolfimax.com    Educator Appreciation Days at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! – The original Ripley’s Believe It or Not! hosts Educator Appreciation days for teachers from Sept. 2 – Oct. 19. Teachers are admitted free

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Museums, Tours, Art Exhibits, Music by the Sea and in the Plaza, and Labor Day Special Events!

August 25, 2014 Monday – Monday: August 25 – September 1 (Labor Day) Guardians of the Galaxy at the IMAX Theater– www.worldgolfimax.com    Journey To The South Pacific at IMAX Theater –www.worldgolfimax.com    Nao Victoria Tour – Tour this full-sized replica 16th century Spanish tall ship. Currently docked at the St. Augustine City Marina, the Nao Victoria is

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Panic! at the Disco, IMAX Guardians, Privateers, Arts & Crafts, Music, History, Florida Skimboarding Pro/Am, Theater, Tolomato Cemetery Tour

August 11, 2014 Monday – Sunday: August 11 – 17  Guardians of the Galaxy at the IMAX Theater– An action-packed, epic space adventure, Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos, where brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object of an unrelenting bounty hunter after stealing a mysterious orb. 

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Crosby, Stills & Nash Concert and a Full Moon Weekend Coming Up!

August 4, 2014 Monday – Sunday: August 4 – 10  Guardians of the Galaxy at the IMAX Theater– An action-packed, epic space adventure, Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos, where brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object of an unrelenting bounty hunter after stealing a mysterious orb. 

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