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take a trolley tour in St. Augustine

Take a Trolley Tour in St. Augustine

A trolley tour in St. Augustine is a fun and convenient way to see many of the historic sites throughout the city without having to walk or drive. There is no doubt a lot of places that you’ll want to see when you visit the oldest city in the nation. Locations such as Castillo de

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kayak in St. Augustine

5 Great Places to Kayak in St. Augustine

When you kayak in St. Augustine you’ll have a wide variety of places to choose from! The location of this historical city makes it perfect for this fun sport. Here there are bays, inlets, estuaries, and the Matanzas River to name a few of the plethora of options to kayak. This is an ideal way

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Visit the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine

Visit the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine

The Lightner Museum in downtown St. Augustine is a must-see stop for anyone visiting this historic city. Housed in the former Victorian-era hotel, the Alcazar, this unique museum holds a diverse collection of beautiful and unusual artwork ranging from paintings and sculptures to furniture and mechanized musical instruments. Among all of the many landmarks in

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how to get to St. Augustine

How to Get to St. Augustine

How to get to St. Augustine? There are many options depending on whether you prefer a quick flight, a drive with stops along the way, or maybe even a bus ride. If you happen to already be in Florida, St. Augustine is just about 2 hours away from some major Florida cities including Jacksonville, Daytona

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romantic packages at our st. augustine bed and breakfast

Romantic Packages at Our St. Augustine Bed and Breakfast

Our St. Augustine Bed and Breakfast will be your ultimate romantic getaway for you and your loved one! Enjoy the feeling like you are being well taken care of with our luxurious details and all you have to focus on is each other. Located within walking distance of historic downtown St. Augustine, our Florida Inn

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St. Augustine Night of Lights

Get Ready for St. Augustine Night of Lights 2020

The St. Augustine Night of Lights is a stunning city-wide holiday display that is sure to be an unforgettable experience! This year marks the 27th year for this annual event in which the town’s Spanish colonial buildings are draped in white twinkling lights from the sidewalks all the way to the rooftops. This creates a

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Visit the St. Augustine Distillery

Visit the St. Augustine Distillery

The St. Augustine Distillery is a unique experience not to be missed when visiting St. Augustine. This one of a kind Florida establishment is a locally owned and operated artisanal spirits distillery that is located within a beautifully restored ice plant from the turn of the century. From learning all about the history of distilling

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St. Augustine Trolley

Take a Ride on the St. Augustine Trolley

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

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Bird Watching at Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine

Bird Watching at Anastasia State Park

Have you ever spent a day bird watching or exploring Anastasia State Park? The Florida coast, in general, is an incredibly popular place for bird watching and wildlife viewing in general. In fact, bird watching in Florida is one of the most popular activities for people to do, aside from relaxing on the beach. The

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The Top St. Augustine Events to Attend This Spring

10 Great St Augustine Events to Look Forward to

Are you looking for fun things to do to pack your calendar with for 2020? We have a great list of St. Augustine events for you to consider attending in 2020. And, of course, when you attend any of these great events, there’s only one place to consider for lodging, and that is the St.

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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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