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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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Visit the St. Augustine Distillery

Visit the St. Augustine Distillery

The St. Augustine Distillery is a unique experience not to be missed when visiting St. Augustine. This one of a kind Florida establishment is a locally owned and operated artisanal spirits distillery that is located within a beautifully restored ice plant from the turn of the century. From learning all about the history of distilling

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Castillo de San Marcos in Downtown St. Augustine

A Historic Journey at the Castillo de San Marcos

St. Augustine is the nation’s oldest city, and as such is filled with a wonderful variety of historic sights and interesting history.  One of the top attractions in the city is the Castillo de San Marcos, which is the oldest masonry fort in the United States.  The Castillo de San Marcos also just so happens

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St. Augustine Trolley

Take a Ride on the St. Augustine Trolley

St. Augustine, especially the Old Town part of the city, is very pedestrian and bike-friendly. That said, if you’re looking for a quick and easy way to get a lay of the land of St. Augustine, the fastest and best way to do it is to take a ride on one of the St. Augustine

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St. Augustine Alligator Farm

Your Guide to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm

We’re so happy that St. Augustine, and our Inn, in particular, is back open after being shuttered for many long weeks during the worst of the pandemic.  We’re starting to see guests again at the Inn, and we’re enjoying sharing our beautiful and historic town with them. That includes sending our guests to great attractions

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Enjoy a Day at the St. Augustine Beach

A Day on the St. Augustine Beach

While there really is plenty to do in St. Augustine, so much so that you’ll need multiple days here, there’s truly nothing better than spending a day on the St. Augustine Beach. With more than 20 miles of pristine beaches to enjoy, and plenty of places to relax when you need a few minutes out

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