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Historic Downtown St. Augustine

Things to do in Historic Downtown St. Augustine

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.

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First Friday Art Walk

Enjoy the First Friday Art Walk in St. Augustine

One of our favorite events in St. Augustine is the First Friday Art Walk. The AGOSA (the Art Galleries of St. Augustine) is a non-profit organization made up of more than 20 art galleries that participate in the First Friday Art Walk and other yearly events centered around nourishing the artistic community in Florida. There’s

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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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St. Augustine Events March 29th Edition

One of the many wonderful things about St. Augustine is that there is always something to do – and this upcoming weekend is no exception….. Thursday, March 30 Last Thursday – Lightner After Hours Kick off the weekend in style in the Lightner Museum‘s Grand Ballroom Gallery for this monthly social. The Lightner Museum hosts

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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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Rock On

St. Augustine has long been home to an amazing arts scene – music, theater, art, you name it. And the St. Augustine Amphitheater is the place to be for big name band appearances. The St. Augustine Amphitheatre was built in 1965 to commemorate St. Augustine’s 400th Anniversary as our nation’s oldest permanent European settlement. The 16-acre

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Enjoy Summer Concerts in the Plaza

Concerts in the Plaza, St. Augustine’s summer-long music series, returns for its 26th season with great music in a great place. The free concerts, held in the Plaza de la Constitución, run all summer long, every Thursday at 7:00 pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The Plaza is 3 short blocks from the St.

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