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St. Augustine Food and Wine Festival

Plan Ahead for the St. Augustine Food and Wine Festival

The St. Augustine Food and Wine Festival is an annual culinary celebration located in the country’s most beautiful and oldest cities. At this exciting event, you’ll witness talented culinary and beverage professionals in their element. With highlights like celebrity guest chefs, well-known winemakers, local chefs, and local craft adult beverage producers. The year’s festival will

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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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Spend an afternoon at Anastasia State Park

Spend an Afternoon at Anastasia State Park

Anastasia State Park, located on Anastasia Island, is a pristine land that contains unparalleled beauty. The park includes 1,600 acres of various ecosystems. This area is considered a hidden gem and is a destination for those who want a connection with nature and a slower pace. If you want some much-needed time out of the

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Historic Downtown St. Augustine

The Best St. Augustine Hotel Near Downtown

Our St. Augustine hotel is ready to welcome you to the oldest city in the nation! The St. Francis Inn is located just steps from many of the attractions, points of interest, restaurants, and shops in the historic district. Our bed and breakfast is a part of this dynamic city’s history as well, being built

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take a trolley tour in St. Augustine

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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kayak in St. Augustine

5 Great Places to Kayak in St. Augustine

When you kayak in St. Augustine you’ll have a wide variety of places to choose from! The location of this historical city makes it perfect for this fun sport. Here there are bays, inlets, estuaries, and the Matanzas River to name a few of the plethora of options to kayak. This is an ideal way

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The best wedding venue in St. Augustine

Discover The Best Wedding Venue in St. Augustine!

When searching for the best wedding venue in St. Augustine look no further than our Florida bed and breakfast! Your wedding day should be a dream come true. Everything should run smoothly and most importantly, you should be stress-free. We want to help you in the process by providing the perfect place to simply say

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Visit the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine

Visit the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine

The Lightner Museum in downtown St. Augustine is a must-see stop for anyone visiting this historic city. Housed in the former Victorian-era hotel, the Alcazar, this unique museum holds a diverse collection of beautiful and unusual artwork ranging from paintings and sculptures to furniture and mechanized musical instruments. Among all of the many landmarks in

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how to get to St. Augustine

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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St. Augustine Night of Lights

Get Ready for St. Augustine Night of Lights 2020

The St. Augustine Night of Lights is a stunning city-wide holiday display that is sure to be an unforgettable experience! This year marks the 27th year for this annual event in which the town’s Spanish colonial buildings are draped in white twinkling lights from the sidewalks all the way to the rooftops. This creates a

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