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New Year's Eve is Saturday, Dec. 31 and there are several large fireworks displays scheduled near Clay County for residents to attend free of charge. New Year's Eve fireworks celebrations will occur the night of Dec. 31 (Saturday).Photo byBryan LopezonUnsplash.

We took a weekend adventure trip to St. Augustine Florida to see the famous Night of a Thousand Lights in Historic Downtown St. Augustine Florida. We booked an AirBnB for the night and planned dinner, drinks, and fun! St. Augustine is a quick two and a half hour drive from where we live so we took a break from kitchen remodels and headed out on a Saturday morning. We had such a great time and hope you come along for all the sights. We will see ya in the next one!!

There’s music playing from seaside cafes and long-haired retirees driving by on trikes and bikes. There are oodles of people wearing swimsuits with subtle coverups, and the scent of suntan oil wafts on the breeze. Local shops sell brightly colored swimwear and kitschy souvenirs that say things like “Life is better at the beach” while children are chased by their parents as they cross the brick-lined streets. It’s loud, busy, colorful, and entirely St. Augustine, Florida.

We kicked off our festive holiday spirit with a visit to St. Augustine's Nights of Lights event. This tradition takes place starting Nov. 19th, 2022 and lasts until Jan. 31st 2023. The video was actually recorded on opening night and needless to say, there were a lot of people in attendance! We had a blast walking around, checking out the light display and outright exploring the area. Many vendors were offering yummy snacks, drinks and full meals. It is a great way to get in the holiday spirit! Come along as we take a look at one of National Geographic's top 10 light displays!

There are moments when you're walking through St. Augustine, Florida that feel like you are traveling back in time. The old Spanish Colonial architecture that still inhabits the city transports you right back to the early days of St. Augustine's expansion. Today, visitors can experience the history and coastal lifestyle that the city has to offer. We spent a few days exploring St. Augustine trying to figure out if this is a worthwhile stop for travelers (spoiler alert: it definitely is).

The Whiskey, Wine and Wildlife Festival moved from Jekyll Island to the St. Augustine area with day 1 being at Vilano Beach. If you missed it, make sure you check it out next year. The vendors were great and very generous with their portions.

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La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar, 2710 Blanding Blvd., recently opened in Middleburg on Saturday, Oct. 15. This is a new location for La Catrina, which also operates a restaurant in St. Augustine.

Florida’s Central Coast is a playground of beaches and attractions. While the Kennedy Space Center and the Daytona Speedway are two popular attractions, during our time visiting, we spent our time off the beaten path at some lesser know attractions. The area makes for a perfect long weekend getaway though we had so much fun, we stayed an entire week!

If you’re ever in St. Augustine, make sure to set time aside to visit the historic downtown! Many of the buildings here date back to the 17th century! There is so much history to see!

What an Absolutely FANTASTIC time we had at Marineland Dolphin Adventure in St. Augustine, Florida. This wasn't our first time coming here, so we knew that we were in for a treat! We highly recommend booking a swim with them - Check out their website below! What is so unique about Marineland is that it is situated right on the beach! You have gorgeous views of the ocean while in the water with the dolphins - it really added to the experience! In this video we also participate in a tour of the "Sea to Shore" Aquarium, and hang out with the sea turtles for awhile!

Admission is $35 for ages 12+, and $20 for kids under 12.

We stopped by the first Buc-ee's in Florida, which is in St. Augustine. They had this new cheesesteak burrito that we show......it was delicious!! Is this like a typical Buc-ee's or is it any different? Also, will Buc-ee himself be there? Thanks for watching, follow us here on Newsbreak for more great content!

Welcome to Off Our Couch! In this video, we visit St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest city in the United States. This time we're here to take you on a quick tour of the St. Augustine Art Walk. The St. Augustine Art walk is a free event that happens on the first Friday of every month. We're going to explore some of the many different art galleries the city has to offer while enjoying free wine and snacks along the way! Thanks for watching and please subscribe to the channel as we explore more of this ancient city, St. Augustine, as well as many other great destinations! Follow us on Instagram too! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offourcouch">https://www.instagram.com/offourcouch</a>/ Like us on Facebook! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OffOurCouch">https://www.facebook.com/OffOurCouch</a>/ Music From Epidemic Sound Funky Jam by Gloria Tells #offourcouch # Staugustine

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We visited Faver-Dykes State Park in Saint Augustine, Florida. What a wonderful surprise this state park was! It has a very nice area to canoe and kayak, as well as wonderful pavilions to host a party or family gathering. Definitely worth a visit if in the area and you enjoy nature.

This is a tour of St. Augustine, Florida.

Destination Unknown Exploring St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest city in America! Come join us on our exploration of this beautiful city as we visit some of the most iconic locations in town. This city is full of culture, history and some pretty spooky haunted locations. What to visit while in St. Augustine: ► Ghost Augustine: <a href="https://ghostaugustine.com">https://ghostaugustine.com</a>/ This is a MUST when visiting St. Augustine. They started with the Original Haunted Pub Tour and the Haunted St. Augustine Tour, which was the first paranormal investigative tour of the nation’s oldest city. ► Lighthouse & Maritime Museum: <a href="https://www.staugustinelighthouse.org/74">https://www.staugustinelighthouse.org/74</a> ► Castillo De San Marcos: <a href="https://www.nps.gov/casa/index.htm">https://www.nps.gov/casa/index.htm</a> Please - Like, Comment and Share with a friend or two or three!!! Stay Safe and Be Kind ✌🏽 ✪ For more cool content Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/destination_unknown_dj">https://www.instagram.com/destination_unknown_dj</a> Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/DN_TheFam">https://www.twitter.com/DN_TheFam</a>

We are always looking for the best FOOD & DRINKS in the GREAT STATE OF FLORIDA; and this week led us to the Voco Hotel in St. Augustine. Located within a mile or two from downtown, it’s a fun boutique hotel with a great food and bar program! Chef Brooke had an opportunity to take on a larger project after the filming of this video. Stay tuned on where she lands! As always, let's support all of the great Chefs and food service personnel that work hard to bring you pretty plates and full bellies! #staugustine #hotels #dinner

We are always looking for the best FOOD & DRINKS in the GREAT STATE OF FLORIDA; and this week led us to the Voco Hotel in St. Augustine. Located within a mile or two from downtown, it’s a fun boutique hotel with a great food and bar program! Chef Brooke had an opportunity to take on a larger project after the filming of this video. Stay tuned on where she lands! As always, let's support all of the great Chefs and food service personnel that work hard to bring you pretty plates and full bellies! #staugustine #hotels #dinner