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Sightseeing
The oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S. and a National Monument. A must see!
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Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
11 S Castillo DrThe oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S. and a National Monument. A must see!
Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth is the site of St. Augustine’s original settlement. Drink from the famous springs!
Fountain of Youth
Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth is the site of St. Augustine’s original settlement. Drink from the famous springs!
Enjoy an immersive experience of art and history in an iconic St. Augustine building.
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Lightner Museum
75 King StEnjoy an immersive experience of art and history in an iconic St. Augustine building.
Take a tour of St. Augustine’s Old Jail, built in 1891 to accommodate the city’s criminals.
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Old Jail
167 San Marco AveTake a tour of St. Augustine’s Old Jail, built in 1891 to accommodate the city’s criminals.
Explore St. Augustine’s first legal distillery since Prohibition and sample some of their spirits.
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St. Augustine Distillery
112 Riberia StExplore St. Augustine’s first legal distillery since Prohibition and sample some of their spirits.
Climb 219 steps to the top for breathtaking views of the nation’s oldest city and the Atlantic Ocean.
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St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc.
100 Red Cox DrClimb 219 steps to the top for breathtaking views of the nation’s oldest city and the Atlantic Ocean.
A pedestrian-only street lined with restaurants, shops, attractions, and immersed in history.
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Saint George Street
Saint George StreetA pedestrian-only street lined with restaurants, shops, attractions, and immersed in history.
Experience hundreds of years of Colonial Spanish and British living history in St. Augustine.
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Colonial Quarter
14 St George StExperience hundreds of years of Colonial Spanish and British living history in St. Augustine.
Food scene
Located inside an old ice plant (Florida's oldest) it's now home to this cool bar serving house-made spirits and great farm-to-table artisan-inspired food. Walkable from Nero's Nest!
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Ice Plant Bar
110 Riberia StLocated inside an old ice plant (Florida's oldest) it's now home to this cool bar serving house-made spirits and great farm-to-table artisan-inspired food. Walkable from Nero's Nest!
Right in middle of the historic district, this gastro pub and lounge is known for its farm-to-table menu and hand-spun milkshakes. Live music on the weekends.
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Prohibition Kitchen
119 St George StRight in middle of the historic district, this gastro pub and lounge is known for its farm-to-table menu and hand-spun milkshakes. Live music on the weekends.
This winery offers free wine tastings every day of the week, with no reservations required, as well as a rooftop restaurant. Walkable from Nero's Nest!
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San Sebastian Winery
157 King StThis winery offers free wine tastings every day of the week, with no reservations required, as well as a rooftop restaurant. Walkable from Nero's Nest!
Located right on the San Sebastian River, this restaurant combines a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere with fresh and creative seafood dishes. Walkable from Nero's Nest!
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St. Augustine Fish Camp
142 Riberia StLocated right on the San Sebastian River, this restaurant combines a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere with fresh and creative seafood dishes. Walkable from Nero's Nest!
For a taste of true Florida cuisine, The Floridian offers a cool tropical vibe and a menu that changes seasonally and supports local producers and growers.
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The Floridian Restaurant
72 Spanish StFor a taste of true Florida cuisine, The Floridian offers a cool tropical vibe and a menu that changes seasonally and supports local producers and growers.
River & Fort Restaurant & Rooftop Lounge is located right in the heart of downtown St. Augustine, directly across from the Castillo de San Marcos. They offer a southern continental inspired menu with local seafood, steaks, wine, and craft cocktails. The second and third floor rooftops are a perfect place to take in St. Augustine’s historic sights, the gorgeous Bayfront and, on a clear day, see all the way to the lighthouse!
River & Fort Restaurant & Roof Top Lounge
River & Fort Restaurant & Rooftop Lounge is located right in the heart of downtown St. Augustine, directly across from the Castillo de San Marcos. They offer a southern continental inspired menu with local seafood, steaks, wine, and craft cocktails. The second and third floor rooftops are a perfect place to take in St. Augustine’s historic sights, the gorgeous Bayfront and, on a clear day, see all the way to the lighthouse!
Breakfast and Coffee
As the name might suggest, Maple Street Biscuit Company is known for their light and fluffy biscuits, as well as amazing Southern Comfort food.
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Maple Street Biscuit Company- Old City
39 Cordova StAs the name might suggest, Maple Street Biscuit Company is known for their light and fluffy biscuits, as well as amazing Southern Comfort food.
Only a 2 minute walk from Nero’s Nest, this breakfast spot is a local favorite! Enjoy fresh comfort food as well as healthy options.
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The Blue Hen Café
117 M L King AveOnly a 2 minute walk from Nero’s Nest, this breakfast spot is a local favorite! Enjoy fresh comfort food as well as healthy options.
With 5 total locations in St. Johns County, the Kookaburra is a popular stop for refreshing coffee and Australian pastries.
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The Kookaburra Downtown
24 Cathedral PlWith 5 total locations in St. Johns County, the Kookaburra is a popular stop for refreshing coffee and Australian pastries.
Relampago offers pour over coffee, espressos, chai lattes, and an assortment of freshly baked goods. Features plenty of seating including a front porch and back deck.
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Relámpago Coffee Lab
74 Spanish StRelampago offers pour over coffee, espressos, chai lattes, and an assortment of freshly baked goods. Features plenty of seating including a front porch and back deck.
Coffee, tasty pastries, sandwiches, and salads are available at Sweetwater Coffee Bar and Gallery — as are original art to view and purchase. Walkable from Nero's Nest!
Sweetwater Coffee Bar and Gallery
8 Granada StreetCoffee, tasty pastries, sandwiches, and salads are available at Sweetwater Coffee Bar and Gallery — as are original art to view and purchase. Walkable from Nero's Nest!
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Don't miss Night of Lights during the holiday season
Nights of Lights has been listed among the top ten holiday light displays in the world by National Geographic.
During this festival of lights, downtown St. Augustine glows with holiday magic – from the ground to the rooftops. St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights features millions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the Nation’s Oldest City, and it's free of charge!
There are special events planned almost every night during the Nights of Lights. You don’t want to miss it!
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