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Fort Matanzas: A Local’s Guide
Fort Matanzas is a Spanish fort located on an island in the Matanzas Inlet, southeast of St. Augustine, Florida. Fort Matanzas is an impressive reminder of a major chapter in America’s early history. The…
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St. Augustine Nights of Lights: The Ultimate Guide to this Stunning Event
The St. Augustine Nights of Lights is one of the largest holiday celebrations in all of Florida. The entire historic district gets illuminated will millions of lights during this annual event. One of…
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Stunning Anastasia State Park
Anastasia State Park plays an important role in the history of St. Augustine- the oldest city in the United States. The park was once a coquina quarry that was mined to help construct…
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The Iconic Castillo de San Marcos- The Crown Jewel of St. Augustine
Imagine a stone fort capable of completely absorbing cannon balls. No, this isn’t the space age, this fort was actually constructed hundreds of years ago! Castillo de San Marcos is the crown jewel of…
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Planning an Awesome North Florida Vacation
When most people start planning out their vacation, they look at theme parks, south Florida, or the Emerald Coast and don’t even stop to consider a North Florida vacation. There are so many…
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St. Augustine Alligator Farm- An Alligator Frenzy
The St. Augustine Alligator Farm offers the quintessential Florida experience. Trust me, there is nothing more Florida than witnessing a bunch of alligators basking in the sun. The Alligator Farm is one of…
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St. Augustine Pirate Museum- An Honest Review
The St. Augustine Pirate Museum is a must-see if you’re traveling with children. Located in the heart of historic downtown St. Augustine is an amazing museum dedicated to the scoundrels who once ransacked…
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Florida’s Stunning Washington Oaks Gardens with Kids
We got a little stir crazy last month so we spent a lot of time checking out parks like Castaway Island Preserve, and Fort Clinch State Park, and the Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens.…
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Visiting Marineland with Kids
This week, Smiley and I added another great outdoor venue to our list: Marineland. We have been having so much fun exploring our home state of Florida during this quarantine. We’ve been exploring…
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