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.
Below is a list of road closures in St. Johns County for the week of March March 23-29, 2019. Please note, closure is subject to change. If you are looking for information regarding ongoing construction projects and traffic impacts for March 23-29, 2019 please visit the Florida Department of Transportation's blog. The site is updated [...]
When you think about St. Augustine, you imagine historical sites, beaches, and the arts. In fact, food may never even cross your mind. But, believe us, mediocre meals are far and few in between in the Nation’s Oldest City – and this goes double for brunch. Aren’t convinced? Try out these spots for brunch [...]
There are so many decisions to make before a vacation or day trip to a new destination. If you are a wheelchair user, these decisions can be daunting to make instead of fun because some places may not be accessible to you. We've created a list of places that are wheelchair accessible in St. [...]
Are you often away from your St. Augustine property, or just leaving town for a week or two? Have you wasted time trying to coordinate things from afar, or worried about what’s happening at your home while you’re not there? Or maybe you live out of state and are building or remodeling in the area [...]
St. Augustine has an extensive history which is evident through the forts, monuments, and dozens of museums that display artifacts of its past. However, not too long ago, the ancient city made national history and headlines. Events in the months leading to the Civil Rights Act (passed in 1964,) would shape the world as [...]
Dunkin' Donuts in St. John's County Many of St. Augustine’s local businesses are corner joints selling homemade datil jam and one-of-a-kind shell necklaces. However, locally owned shops come in a variety of sizes and colors – like orange and pink. For example, Dunkin’ Donuts. The county’s delicious coffee shops are owned and operated by no [...]
Are you worried you’ll exhaust your many tour options for Nights of Lights, and will still want more? Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. Luckily, we’ve created an awesome Nights of Lights Self-Guided Tour that is efficient and highlights the prettiest parts of the historic district. Our Nights of Lights tour provides Google-linked locations [...]
St. Augustine’s community is thriving and healthy because of our strong belief in shopping local. Whether you are in search of a hand-sewn bag or delicious baked goods, chances are, a small business is selling it. With a plethora of great local shops, is there ever a reason to visit a big box store? Small [...]
Fall is officially here! Leading St. Augustinian’s and tourists to prepare for their favorite season in the Ancient City. The leaves are falling and we have cool breezy weather to look forward to. But if we are being honest with ourselves raking leaves and packing up our bathing suits, isn't what all the [...]
Updated on September 13, 2018. Fall is right around the corner, and the fall and winter seasons always bring about some of our favorite festivals and events in St. Augustine! Here in The Ancient City, we pride ourselves on providing fantastic experiences for anyone and everyone who visits and lives in the city. Whether you [...]
