St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city, also holds the distinction of being one of the nation's most charming. Whether you're a longtime resident or visiting the area for the first time, we've gathered all the resources you need to find where to stay, what to do and other community information about our unique little village.
This plaque reads "These steps were salvaged when the Monson Hotel was demolished in 2003 and remain tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who was arrested here in 1964." Black History Month offers a chance to experience St. Augustine with fresh perspective, to think about the history in each cobblestone or brick [...]
Walk down St. George Street on a humid August afternoon and you will feel it. The air cools as you pass beneath a second-story balcony. Your hand brushes against a coquina wall, rough with compressed shells, still holding the morning’s coolness despite the blazing sun. Wooden shutters filter light through barred windows, casting patterned shadows [...]
Sometimes the best stories live on the quietest streets. St. Augustine Lighthouse St. Augustine is famous for its big landmarks: The soaring Castillo, the bustling shops of St. George Street, the postcard-perfect views along the bayfront, these spots deserve their fame, but the real magic of the Nation’s Oldest City often lingers [...]
Exploring museums in St. Augustine will keep you busy for days. Museums in St. Augustine provide a variety of history and culture, heritage, music and art, and even oddities. While museums like the Pirate & Treasure Museum dabble in the city’s era of pirates, other’s like the World Golf Hall of Fame Museum focus [...]
Imagine going to sleep in a St. Augustine Nights of Lights hotel where you can watch millions of lights twinkle from the comfort of your bed. Each morning, you’re greeted with holiday decorations strung throughout the city and people on Nights of Lights tours singing Christmas carols. After a delicious meal in the Historic [...]
These unique things to do will impress your family, friends, and even the locals. After exploring St. Augustine’s forts, climbing the steps to the lighthouse, or spending a day or two on the beach, you may be looking for a few unique things to do in St. Augustine. Luckily, the city is full of things [...]
St. George Street in St. Augustine is a thoroughfare, pedestrian-only street lined with restaurants, shops, attractions, and immersed in history. Planning your day on St. George Street. Starting at the Old City Gate, you can walk St. George Street all the way to the Plaza de la Constitucion; although the pedestrian-only zone ends at [...]
When visitors travel to St. Augustine, they plan for beach days and touring the beautiful downtown. What happens when mother nature has other plans? Here are some suggestions for things to do when the weather in the Old City isn’t cooperating. Museums: TAG Museum Just what St. Augustine was missing, a fun, interactive, place for [...]
Make your spring break a vacation to remember when you visit St. Augustine, Florida. Whether you're looking for a relaxing beach getaway, a fun culinary experience, or a historical tour of the city, St. Augustine has spring break fun for everyone.
