Flagler College Named for its founder and Florida philanthropist, Henry Flagler, the college you find today is not only a top of the line private academic institution but one of the most iconic and lovely architectural and historic landmarks St. Augustine has to offer. Located in the old Ponce de Leon hotel, Flagler College is…
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Jacksonville University Tour
Jacksonville University Tour Jacksonville University, founded in 1934, combines the distinct advantages of choosing a liberal arts college with the definitive strengths of attending an urban comprehensive university. Its outstanding academic programs and resources prepare JU students for success in their chosen careers and advanced study at the graduate level. Flourishing connections with area businesses…
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Fort Matanzas National Monument
[caption id="attachment_7516" align="alignright" width="300"] Credit St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches CVB[/caption] Fort Matanzas National Monument Student groups on Sunshine State holiday exploring historic landmarks and points of interest in and around St. Augustine won’t want to miss this well-preserved part of the Florida National Park System, a somewhat small and primitive yet crucial…
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Anastasia State Park
Anastasia State Park Student groups exploring their options around the historic Oldest City of St. Augustine will want to spent a day at the shore at wonderful and well-maintained Anastasia State Park, featuring 4 miles of clean, white sand, peppered with tiny shells along the water’s edge and plenty of elbow room to just get…
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Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse
Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse [caption id="attachment_30722" align="alignright" width="425"] Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Student groups on St. Augustine getaway must take the time to explore this amazing little landmark, a testament to our Nation’s unflagging emphasis on the importance of education across the centuries and, quite possibly, the oldest standing wooden structure in the States-a…
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St. Augustine Wild Reserve
St. Augustine Wild Reserve Animal lovers on Sunshine State holiday will definitely want to schedule a special tour of the seven-acre St. Augustine Wild Reserve, a non-profit corporation created as a wonderful rescue center for unwanted, abandoned, “orphaned” and abused exotic animals. Frequently, individuals obtain an exotic pet, only to realize that the animal's wild…
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Ripley’s Believe it or Not Odditorium St. Augustine
Ripley’s Believe it or Not Odditorium St. Augustine The St. Augustine Ripley’s Believe it or Not Odditorium - the first permanent Ripley’s attraction - features over 20,000 square feet of the most strange and amazing “things” showcased inside a beautiful historic castle! Visitors to this palace of the preposterous will discover nineteen themed galleries on…
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Oldest Lighthouse and Museum
Oldest Lighthouse and Museum [caption id="attachment_30719" align="alignright" width="425"] St. Augustine Lighthouse Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Student groups on Sunshine State excursion won’t want to miss a trip to the historic city of St. Augustine, the site of the oldest navigational aid in the United States. The original lighthouse, a Spanish watchtower, was converted into Florida’s first…
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America’s Best Bike Trails
It's early June, the weather is warm, and you're ready to get out of the house and go on an adventure. Unfortunately, many believe all adventures require a bit of money, a lot of time, and tons of planning. I've got news for you. One of the best tiny adventures you can start RIGHT NOW…
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Ghostly Experience Walking Tour
Ghostly Experience Walking Tour Student groups on St. Augustine getaway won’t want to miss area historian Sandy Craig’s popular “Ghostly Experience Tour.” Over twenty years ago, she realized students on field trips staying in the Old City overnight desperately needed a truly safe, fun and educational evening activity; something out of the ordinary. She and…
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