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St Augustine B&B in one of the best places to say this fall in Florida

Fall in Florida: Stay at the Best St Augustine B&B

As summer begins to fade, fall is one of the best times to visit Florida. When you make our historic St Augustine B&B your homebase, you’ll have the best place to retreat to after an exciting day exploring. There are plenty of things to do in St Augustine in the fall, including fascinating historical sites,

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Things to Do in St Augustine with Kids

The Best Things to Do in St Augustine with Kids this Year

Florida is the perfect place for a family getaway this year, and there are so many fun things to do in St Augustine with kids! The youngsters will be thrilled with our golden sandy beaches, beautiful parks, and family-focused tours. At the same time, the older generation will enjoy our fantastic restaurants, historical landmarks, architecture,

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Things to do in St. Augustine, aerial image of the city of St. Augustine

The Best Things to do in St. Augustine

As the Oldest City in the nation, it is no surprise that there are many fantastic things to do in St. Augustine! From fascinating historic attractions and museums to time at the beach and cocktails, you’ll find it all in our beautiful city on the Atlantic Coast. While it’s a popular day trip from cities

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Bridge of Lions

Visit the Bridge of Lions & More Historical Landmarks

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

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St. Augustine Lighthouse

Enjoy the View from the St. Augustine Lighthouse

Of course, the view from the St. Augustine Lighthouse is the number one reason to visit, but there’s a lot more here than just a 219 step spiral staircase to the top of this historical landmark. There are exhibits at the Keepers’ House and Maritime Archaeology Center, a 1782 British shipwreck to explore, and even

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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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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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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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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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10 Things to do in St Augustine This Winter

Things to do in St. Augustine This Winter

Are you looking for a great list of things to do in St. Augustine? It’s a great place to get away no matter the time of year, but perhaps especially so this winter.  The temperature is generally mild in St. Augustine in January and February, with temperatures usually ranging from the mid-60s to mid-70s, and

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