One of the best things to do as Halloween nears is explore the ghost tours in St. Augustine. As the Nation’s Oldest City, it has centuries of rich stories, historical sites, and crucial events in our country’s history. There are several locations in St. Augustine known for ghastly encounters, apparitions, and unexplained activity. We’ve even
Few places in the world exude the old-world charm of the oldest city: historic St. Augustine. Take a stroll on the ancient cobblestone streets and Spanish Colonial architecture, knowing you’re walking in the steps of thousands of years of history. Tour the military forts like the Castilo de San Marcos, built to protect the ancient
One of the most iconic landmarks in St. Augustine is the Bridge of Lions. This double-leaf bascule bridge spans the Intracoastal waterway connecting the historical downtown area to Anastasia Island. The bridge was completed in 1927, but the structure saw a renovation in 2010, maintaining its position as a major thoroughfare in St. Augustine. Two
St. Augustine is the oldest city in America, so of course, its four centuries of history are colorful and fascinating—including legends of ghostly figures and restless spirits. Our haunted bed and breakfast, the St. Francis Inn, plays a big part in the stories and lore of this fantastic (and sometimes chilling) city, and we’re featured
There’s so much to discover in the historic downtown St. Augustine area. Walk along the ancient cobblestone streets surrounded by Spanish-Colonial architecture, charming locally-owned shops, elegant restaurants, and interesting museums. You’ll enjoy the diverse culture and history of the Nation’s Oldest City, all while soaking up the gorgeous Florida sunshine and palm-lined white sandy beaches.
St. Augustine, especially the Old Town part of the city, is very pedestrian and bike-friendly. That said, if you’re looking for a quick and easy way to get a lay of the land of St. Augustine, the fastest and best way to do it is to take a ride on one of the St. Augustine
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
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
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
The 18th Annual Greek Festival highlights the cultural and historical importance of Greek influence in St. Augustine. This year’s festival will run from Friday through Sunday, October 9 – 11, 2015. Come see traditional Greek dancers, music, cuisine, and culture are celebrated at this exciting annual festival. Hosted by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church,
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Stay two consecutive weeknights (Sunday-Thursday) between Nov 18, 2023 through Jan. 27, 2024 and receive a free Evening Nights of Lights Trolley Tour, including a pair of complimentary magical viewing glasses per guest.
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