The City Gate and The Cubo Defense Line In a city filled with history, some of the most important sites are ones you can’t see.
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Celebrate Preservation Month May is National Historic Preservation Month and on Florida's Historic Coast, there's a lot to...
St. Augustine History Festival: May 11-15, 2022 Showcasing every era of St. Augustine’s long and storied past.
Holy Week in the Ancient City Easter has always been a special time on Florida’s Historic Coast. Here are some ways to make it a...
Don’t You Just Love Spring Outdoors? Now’s the time to plan your Spring getaway for some fun in the sun on Florida’s Historic Coast.
St. Patrick's Day in St. Augustine Celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Florida's Historic Coast — the home of the Irish.
The “Old Senator” Is Worth a Visit The Ancient City’s oldest resident – a majestic tree – has awed visitors for centuries.
Discover What’s Off St. George Street Get Off the Main Drag for Even More History, Attractions, Dining and Shopping
Girlfriends' Outdoor Getaway Sometimes, girls just gotta have some outdoor fun. Right? So why not get the crew together and...
Time to Revisit Florida’s Historic Coast You may think you’ve seen and done it all. But for those who fear missing out on anything, here are...
Living History in St. Augustine How do you make more than 450 years of St. Augustine history come to life? Ask any one of our...
Historic ‘Old’ Attractions in the Old City of St. Augustine Popular Sites in America’s Oldest City Include Oldest House, Old Jail, Castillo de San Marcos and...
Scenic Views Not to Be Missed on Florida’s Historic Coast St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and The Beaches are known as a picturesque destination.
5 Favorite Walks in St. Augustine Lace up your walking shoes and discover one of the most walk-friendly towns you’ll ever experience....
Hidden Gems in St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra Beach Uncover perfectly preserved natural landscapes, unique historical and cultural experiences, and...
The Plaza de la Constitucion Welcome to the heart of the ancient city.
The History Behind The Bridge of Lions in St. Augustine Built to transport cars across the Intracoastal Waterway, this iconic bridge also manages to...
Historic Churches in the Nation’s Oldest City St. Augustine is the site of the first Catholic Mass and Thanksgiving. But that single event was...
The Story of Lincolnville Founded in 1866 by former slaves, the Lincolnville Historic District is St. Augustine’s most...
The Story of Fort Mose The story of freedom for many began in St. Augustine. For African Americans, the stories are as...
Old St. Johns County Jail: A Haunting Experience Tour an unusual jail – by day or by night – that once housed some of Florida’s most notorious...
Using Your Unused Vacation Days Chances are, you’ve had to cancel or postpone summer vacation plans. The good news is, there’s...
Conquistadors, Pirates and Alligators, Oh My! No matter what your hobby or interest, we have an attraction for that!
Welcome to the Oldest Street in the USA There’s a charming brick street just off the Plaza de la Constitucion in St. Augustine’s Historic...
Mid-week Mini-trips Someday soon, you’ll be thinking about getting away and immersing yourself in some wonderful...
African-American History by the Sea on Florida’s Historic Coast Historic Butler Beach offers a glimpse at African-American history and American race relations.
Piratical Life in St. Augustine: Then & Now As the last stop for the Spanish treasure fleets before their return to Spain, St. Augustine...
#SpiritOfTravel The spirit of travel cannot be broken.
St. Augustine is for Honeymooners The Area’s Resorts, Restaurants, Attractions and Activities Keep You in the Honeymoon Period
Visit the Nation’s Oldest Seaport in St. Augustine Explore plenty of maritime and pirate history in the place where they once roamed on Florida’s...
Castillo a Reminder of Resilience You may not be able to walk its wooden drawbridge. Or run your hand along its famous coquina walls.
Itinerary: Experience Firsts in Historic St. Augustine Florida’s ’Old City’ is Home to Attractions Like Castillo de San Marcos, Colonial Quarter, the...
Fort Mose: The Nation’s First Community of Freed Slaves Early Slaves’ Flight to Freedom Ended Near St. Augustine
10 Great Indoor Activities in St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra Ever wonder what’s behind the door at some of Florida’s Historic Coast museums and attractions?
Go Behind the Scenes at Historic Marineland Dolphin Adventure World’s first oceanarium is still a popular spot for visitors ... and Hollywood!
St. Augustine’s Colorful Past Follows A Colonial Trail The Early History of the Nation’s Oldest City
Itinerary: St. Augustine History, From Spanish Influence to Spooky Haunts Start with sites from the Old City’s Spanish period and end up in a graveyard.
See St. Augustine Like An Early Explorer Follow This Itinerary for Relaxation, Exploration and Treasure Hunting
Discover St. Augustine’s Lesser Known Fort Fort Matanzas National Monument was built in 1740 to protect Spanish St. Augustine from attack from...
Finding Ponce Where can you find Juan Ponce de León on Florida’s Historic Coast?
Celebrate 450! You only turn 450 years old once, so St. Augustine is celebrating in a big way with something for...
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument.
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