Heard live classic rock tunes coming from behind an old cottage abd went inside to investigate. Big…read morecourtyard with a live band playing on a stage next to a beer & spirits shack called Pescado (Fish) and across from a pub called St Augustine Seafood Company where we had a few cold beers. We sat under a giant oak tree and listened to the band for a while. Not really a hangout for kids.

Fun place to have a drink and listen to music but nothing fancy. The band played for a while and it…read morewas totally free. The two bars served cocktails and of course I had one. The area was shaded by trees and a good amount of tables. Sang along with the band and had a great time with friends.

A love of history and religious significance brought us here. The Spanish founded Saint Augustine…read morehere in 1565 - 55 years before the Pilgrims! (Can't believe this was hardly mentioned in my schooling.). History abounds overseas, but this site lets you sample a bit of history here: the first Thanksgiving, site of the oldest Catholic Church, first mass. Definitely pilgrimage worthy. For anyone, it's a peaceful, relaxing break as well. The grounds are lovely and well maintained, a walking path goes throughout. A church, museum and chapel are on the premises. The Great Cross is immense and striking. Parking is free and available, a St Augustine rarity. A memorable part of our St Augustine visit.

Mission of Nombre de Dios is a peaceful and beautiful place that really captures the history and…read morespirit of St. Augustine. Walking the grounds feels calm and meaningful, with so much to take in from the monuments to the waterfront views. The Great Cross stands tall and is even more impressive in person. It's a great spot to slow down, reflect, and enjoy the scenery. Everything is well kept and easy to explore, making it a nice stop whether you're into history or just looking for a quiet place to walk. Easy five stars. A must visit when you're in the area.

What a fascinating look at the history of Florida's educational system haha!…read more It's the old original schoolhouse that was built in the 1700s. It's amazing to see! I'm impressed it's held up so long! The tour guide gave us a bit of history on the building and what a class would look like in that time period. It's honestly a must see! I love old buildings and architecture, so this definitely made me geek out!

We visited the oldest school house today on a class field trip. The employee told us about what…read morelife was like for kids who attended the school house years ago in the outside courtyard. We got an inside tour also. The kids got to write their names in ink and a feather quill on an attendance sheet. The kids also got to play with old timey toys and ring the outside school bell. It was a fun tour and the kids enjoyed it.

We had plans to be at a concert at the St. Augustine Ampitheater and my husband found out about the…read moreSt. Aug Greek Festival and wanted to drop by. For a $3 entry fee, you could just drop by for a couple hours and feel like you got your money's worth. The festival took place at Francis Field on Castillo Drive and it was a beautiful weekend. Upon entering it was quite obvious this wasn't their first time at this rodeo. I'll definitely have to keep my eyes open for next years festivities. Multiple food & beverage tents. A HUGE kids area. Covered seating with stage. And lots of vendors. We made a beeline for the Kouzina and I opted for a scoop of pastitsio (Greek Lasagna) and mousaka. Both baked dishes were delicious and I could eaten another plate. In the adult beverage tent, they offered Metaxa (Greek brandy) & Ouzo. I opted for the lemonada with Metaxa, while my husband got the ouzo. We sucked those babies down so fast and quickly realized it was a good thing we WEREN'T there all day. The Loukoumades (Greek donut holes) were a nice end to our quick sojourn. Parking is available in the garage ($12) next door, or you can find parking on the streets. If you're going to spend all day around 'old city' St. Aug, $12 isn't a bad deal, but we opted to find a free spot in the surrounding neighborhood.

This well done little museum tells the fascinating story of the Sisters of St. Joseph in St…read more Augustine. Arriving here from France, they came to teach the children of newly freed slaves. By the time you reach the 3rd floor attic living quarters you are in awe of all they accomplished in so short a time with harsh conditions and little resources! If you liked the movie "Cabrini" you will find a similar impressive story here. With humility, great teamwork and faith, women religious had an immense impact on their communities. Just like the priests and friars. Highly recommend for a mind-opening experience!

The Father Miguel O'Reilly House Museum is located a few doors down from the Ximenez-Fatio Boarding…read moreHouse Museum. The home has significant historic value, as it is one of the oldest structures in St. Augustine. Shortly after Fr. Miguel O'Reilly, an Irish priest in the service of the Spanish crown, bought the property in 1785 at the beginning of the Second Spanish Period, it became the parish rectory. If you're Cuban, surely you've heard of Fr. Félix Varela, a man who fought tirelessly for Cuban independence. It was in this house that Father Miguel O'Reilly privately taught him, as a student, and he went on to become a defender of human and civil rights. Since 1866, the guardians of this sacred and historic space have been the Sisters of St. Joseph. You will see paintings and artifacts related to the Roman Catholic faith represented in this home, now serving as a museum. While it was fascinating to look at all these things (and the free admission was great), it was not so great to have a nun watching you intently from her chair the moment you walked in. Her eyes followed us everywhere, as she suspiciously looked us down. To say my friend and I felt uncomfortable would be an understatement. There was nothing welcoming or friendly about her presence. Our tour guide (or perhaps, watchdog is the most appropriate term) was a pre-teen boy, who followed us everywhere. He was not very knowledgeable and unable to answer questions, which is expected due to his age, but why he was appointed to that position in the first place was incomprehensible.

A fun Girls Night Out in PVB! Sign-in upon arrival & locate your project along the multi-person…read moretable. Lots of hustling on a Friday night - three employees ... two extremely helpful; probably more than they are supposed to be ... made clear at the beginning - they are there to guide you - but the artwork/project is yours and yours alone to complete. Pretty structured with project ... distressing wood seemed to be required - even after comments heard; not my style! Then sanding away any and all edges! Staining wood project is mandatory ... from there, you add paint (oodles to choose from!); then your pre-cut stencil design ... then painting & removal of stencil without damaging your project ... can't go too fast ... and can't go too slow ... would imagine the more you do; the better you are. Also available - ear plugs, as the distressing can get loud! Water and soda - even saw a wine frig, but didn't partake! It is a fun event and everyone enjoyed themselves! Website very comprehensive when picking project ... reminder emails helpful too.

My fiancé and I went here as a part of our anniversary date to make corn hole boards for our…read morewedding next year. We went on sangria night , so they served free sangria which was nice but we also were able to bring our own drinks. The boards were already cut we just stained and painted them with our design. We wanted to add in some lines so we left them there since that stencil wasn't cut yet and picked them up at a different time. After we picked them up my fiancé put the poly acrylic on it to finish the boards. The process wasn't hard and we even added on the corn hole bags to go with our board. We loved how they turned out and the experience!

After taking my daughter to a birthday party at Creative Me Art Studio last year, my daughter's…read morefirst choice for hers this year was here! Miss Jannine runs a great operation! I felt like I didn't need to do a thing other than get food and show up, she took care of everything else! She kept the kids on task and entertained the whole party! Great place and a great experience!

**Bring your own sketch pad!!** It's $10 each if you don't. However, my kids had a fantastic time…read moretoday doing a cartooning class. They are excited to go again, and they drew a super cute turtle. The kids can put their work up on the projector at the end and discuss their work.

We love exploring the art galleries in St. Augustine and this one always has a variety of artists…read more We enjoy visiting during our regular day trips to St. Augustine from Jacksonville as well as First Friday Art Walks. Friendly and helpful staff, we saw a piece we liked and returned later in the day to purchase. We love supporting local artists and there are so many opportunities to find something you love with this collective of artists at Art Box.