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The Ice Plant St Augustine and more bars in St. Augustine

The Ice Plant St Augustine & More Great Bars

St. Augustine’s vibrant nightlife is a major bonus for any trip to this historic Florida town. With a wide variety of live music venues, bars, and restaurants offering drinks and dinner, there’s always something happening after dark. One of the best places to add to your itinerary is the Ice Plant Bar in St Augustine.

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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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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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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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Greek Food, Dancing , Music and more

                     Annual Event                       Celebrate all things Greek!!   Next weekend, October 7-9, 2016 Francis Field will be transformed into a virtual Greek Village. Hosted by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the festival will have homemade Greek

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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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