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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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Winery in St. Augustine, photo of a couple tasting wine

The Best Winery in St. Augustine & More

One of our favorite places to visit is the stalwart beachfront winery in St. Augustine, San Sebastian Winery, known for its award-winning Florida wines. At San Sebastian Winery, you can find a wide selection of wines for a glass, flight, or bottle to take home. Take advantage of the free tour and tasting available every

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photo fo an animal handler at St. Augustine Alligator Farm

Visit the St. Augustine Alligator Farm

The St. Augustine Alligator Farm was first established in 1893, making it one of Florida’s oldest continually operating attractions. While the primary creation of the zoo was for entertainment purposes, over the years, it has become so much more. To date, the Alligator Farm Zoological Park features a collection of fascinating and intriguing animals, birds,

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Bed and Breakfast in St. Augustine, photo of the porch at St. Francis Inn with chairs and iced tea

The Most Romantic Bed and Breakfast in St. Augustine for 2023

The Nation’s Oldest City is a naturally romantic setting with cobblestone streets, fascinating Spanish architecture, and rich historical moments around every corner. Our historic Bed and Breakfast in St. Augustine, FL, played a part in the history of this charming ancient town as one of the oldest Inns, built in 1791. We’re located just on

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Restaurants in St. Augustine, happy friends drinking wine and enjoying a meal outside

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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Things to do in St. Augustine, the lightner museum in downtown for guilded age

The Best Things to do in St. Augustine this Winter

Winter feels slightly different in Florida than in other parts of the country, so there are always so many fun things to do in St. Augustine, even from December through February when much of the US is covered in snow. It’s still all about sunshine here and temperatures hovering in the mid to high-60s. While

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Shopping in St. Augustine

Start Your Holiday Shopping in St. Augustine

You’ll find great deals shopping in St. Augustine all year round, but there’s something incredibly magical about doing your holiday shopping in the nation’s oldest city. First of all, our city comes alive each November with sparkling decorations for the Nights of Lights, an annual city-wide festival. And secondly, you never know what you’ll discover

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Haunted Bed and Breakfast

Book your Room at Our Haunted Bed and Breakfast

St. Augustine is the oldest city in America, so of course, its four centuries of history are colorful and fascinating—including legends of ghostly figures and restless spirits. Our haunted bed and breakfast, the St. Francis Inn, plays a big part in the stories and lore of this fantastic (and sometimes chilling) city, and we’re featured

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Schooner Freedom

Enjoy a Sailing Aboard the Schooner Freedom

This year, Schooner Freedom Charters celebrated their 21st year, offering unforgettable experiences and amazing views on the high seas for visitors and locals alike in St. Augustine. The Schooner Freedom is St. Augustine’s premiere tall ship, clocking in at 76 feet long with 2,400 square feet of billowing sails. As a local family-owned and operated

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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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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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