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Hotels near St. Augustine Amphitheater, photo of a live concert in Florida

One of the Best Hotels near St. Augustine Amphitheater

Is enjoying more live music this year one of your resolutions? The St. Augustine Amphitheater, a premier concert venue, is a great place to fulfill that wish! Thankfully, our historic bed and breakfast is one of the best hotels near St. Augustine Amphitheater for your lodging. The St. Francis Inn is located less than ten

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The Perfect Winter Getaway in Historic St. Augustine

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

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The Best Things to do in St. Augustine for 2023

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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The Best Restaurants in St. Augustine for 2023

Dining out is such an essential (and fun!) part of any vacation; thankfully, there are so many spectacular restaurants in St. Augustine to enjoy on your trip to Florida this year. Every cuisine from international and new American to fast casual eats and sweets are here in the Nation’s Oldest City. The hard part can

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St. Augustine Amphitheater

Get Your Tickets for a Show at the St. Augustine Amphitheater

Thankfully, large events and concerts are back on the menu, and the St. Augustine Amphitheater is such a fantastic venue to catch a live show. Often referred to as “The Amp” by locals, this incredible outdoor concert and event venue is located just outside downtown proper, right across the famed Bridge of Lions and on

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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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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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Rekindle the Romance

Every once in a while, it becomes necessary to take a step back from the everyday minutia of life and take a few days to reconnect with the one you love. St. Augustine is the perfect location to rekindle that spark – we know romance! Book a weekend away from life with us at the

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Eat, Sleep, Run

Running has been a part of the human formula since prehistoric times. In the beginning, running was used as a means to an end. For example, persistence hunting, where ancient man ran hundreds of miles tracking and hunting for food. The first record of running being used as a sport was in ancient Greece, during

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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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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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