Thursday, October 22, 2015

St. Augustine's Nights of Lights

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St. Augustine's #NightsOfLights

St. Augustine's Nights of Lights

Florida's Historic Coast!  Nights of Lights traditionally begins the Saturday before the Thanksgiving holiday. This year, Nights of Lights "turns on" November 21, 2015, and continues nightly through January 31, 2016.


Nights of Lights St. Augustine

The best way to experience Nights of Lights is to plan an overnight stay so you can soak up all the sparkly, festive atmosphere and enjoy all the dining, tours, entertainment this award-winning holiday celebration has to offer.

During Nights of Lights, St. Augustine glows with holiday magic - from the ground to the rooftops. Selected by National Geographic in 2011 & 2012 as one of the ten best holiday lighting displays in the world, St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights feature millions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the Nation’s oldest city.


Tracing its origins to the Spanish tradition of displaying a white candle in the window during the Christmas holidays, the spectacular lighting reflects the city’s 450-year history and illuminates the beautiful setting for lasting holiday memories.
Park in the Historic Parking Facility located off Castillo Drive and enjoy the sights in one of many different ways – on foot, by bicycle or pedicab, on the Old Town Trolley or the Ripley’s Red Train, or by horse and carriage.

What?
Three million lights adorn every corner of the St. Augustine Florida historic district for two months.


Ripley's Red Trains Nights of Lights tour provides a magical trip through St. Augustine's beautiful Nights of Lights celebration.
During Nights of Lights, businesses downtown stay open later, letting visitors dine in view of the lights and shop among the lit buildings. The trains and trolleys offer special seasonal tours that take you through the best areas of Nights of Lights, and there are also a variety of specialty tours -- everything from walking to horse-and-carriage tours, and even tours to see the lights from the water and from the air!


Casa Monica Nights of LIghts

When ?

November 21, 2015, to January 31, 2016

from hamptoninn.com

St. Augustine Nights of Lights Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Augustine-Vilano Beach

95 Vilano Road, Saint Augustine, Florida, 32084
+1-904-827-9797 

This St. Augustine, FL hotel is ideally situated in a laid back residential district of Vilano Beach, the area is known for great skim boarding and bountiful surfside fishing. Dig your toes into the sands of the beautiful Vilano Beach, or explore the Nights of Lights in downtown St. Augustine—all within minutes.

All guests of the Nights of Lights Hotel enjoy:
  • Free Hot Buffet Breakfast
  • Free High Speed Internet Access
  • Outdoor Pool and Fitness Center
  • Steps away from Vilano Beach
  • An assortment of overnight packages
CLICK HERE to choose the St. Augustine Package perfect for your Nights of Lights Experience


St. Augustine Florida Nights of Lights


Friday, June 5, 2015

St. Augustine Florida Celebrates 450

from floridahistoriccoast.com

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Celebrate 450! is set for Sept. 4 to 8, 2015, at various locations throughout downtown St. Augustine. This celebration provides something for everyone while embracing our 450-year history! Admission is FREE to all city-organized events.

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Schedule of Events: Celebrate 450! features a street and music festival, commemorative re-enactment, procession, Mass, cake cutting ceremony and many other events that honor St. Augustine’s history.
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Entertainment: Find out about the entertainment lineup of the Street and Music Festival portion of Celebrate 450!.
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Transit: Find out all you need to know about getting around downtown St. Augustine during Celebrate 450!.
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Accommodations: Book your accommodations for Celebrate 450! in St. Augustine.
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Hampton Inn & Suites St. Augustine-Vilano Beach



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Frequently Asked Questions: Here’s everything you need to know for Celebrate 450!.
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