St. Augustine, from people who love it
Seasonal guides, easy itineraries, free things to do and the stories behind the old city. New guides every week.
Hidden historyVisiting Fort Mose Historic State Park: America’s First Legal Free Black Settlement
Free grounds, a $2 museum, hours, tours, the true history and the free Nov. 7 First Harvest reenactment.
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Plan your visitWhere to Park in Downtown St. Augustine: Garage, Meters and Free Shuttles
Where to park in downtown St. Augustine: garage rates, meters, the ParkStAug app, free Nights of Lights shuttles and tips for a stress-free visit.
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History vs. legendSt. Augustine Ghost Stories: What's Documented and What's Legend
Real history behind St. Augustine's ghost stories: the Lighthouse, Huguenot Cemetery and Old Jail. What's documented, what's legend, how to visit.
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Seasonal guideSt. Augustine Nights of Lights 2026–2027: Dates, Tips and How to See It
Nights of Lights 2026–27 runs nightly from November 21, 2026 to January 18, 2027. Here is when to go, where to walk, parking, lights tours and how to avoid the crowds.
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Plan your visitSt. Augustine in One Day: A Walkable Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
A simple one-day plan for St. Augustine: the City Gates, Castillo de San Marcos, St. George Street, Flagler College, the Plaza and the Bridge of Lions at sunset, mostly on foot and mostly free.
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