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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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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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Landscape Award for St. Francis Inn Gardens

Landscape Designer and Property Manager Jill Ziebell is the proud recipient of the Beverly Fleming Landscape Award, for her gardens at St. Francis Inn. This was the inaugural year for the award, sponsored by Native Plant Consulting. It recognizes and praises those who promote the principles of the late St. Johns County naturalist Beverly Fleming

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Calling All Winter Ornithologists!

Although it’s known as the Sunshine State, Florida could easily be known as the Water State. With 1,197 miles of coastline, 2,276 miles of tidal shoreline, 663 miles of beaches, and 11,000 miles of rivers, streams, and waterways, water is a way of life here. And all that shoreline means a multitude of ecosystems and

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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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