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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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Plan Ahead for the Nights of Lights in Downtown St. Augustine

Plan for the Nights of Lights in Downtown St. Augustine

Each winter, we can’t wait until our historic city takes on a new, bright glow with the annual Nights of Lights festival. Downtown St. Augustine transforms into a winter wonderland with more than three million lights sparkling on historic buildings, palm trees, and boats out on the water. The 2023/2024 season is planned to be

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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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St. Augustine Night of Lights

Plan Now for St. Augustine Night of Lights in 2021

Each year, nearing the holiday season, the St. Augustine Night of Lights transforms the city into a sparkling masterpiece. More than three million lights adorn the buildings, historic structures, and palm trees, lighting up the evenings. It’s a lovely time of year to explore the Florida coast, and the St. Augustine Night of Lights makes

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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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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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Celebrate the Holidays with us!

The lights are on in St. Augustine! Approximately 2.5 million lights were switched on this weekend, commencing the 23rd annual Nights of Lights celebration. This magnificent display of tiny white lights shines for 10-weeks, through January 31. Every corner of the city is filled with a magical holiday sparkle. Experience this fabulous event with our

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Experience Nights of Lights

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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