Halloween events 2011 in St. Augustine

St. Augustine, the Nation’s Oldest City in United States, is reputedly one of the most haunted city’s and famous for the Halloween adventures.

Are you Ready for some frightening fun?

SEE IF YOU CAN SURVIVE HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE

Do you dare find out what was left after the Circus disappeared in the middle of the night in 1878 and just what was up with those clowns?

HAUNTED HOUSE

Find out in HAUNTED HOUSE on Friday and Saturday October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30 and 31!

Starting at the Spanish Military Hospital, 3 Aviles St. 7:30PM till 10:30PM

$6.00 PER PERSON

HALLOWEEN WALKING GHOST TOUR

On October 28th and 29th join us for a special Halloween Walking Ghost Tour Starting at the Love Tree #6 Cordova St. next to the Tolomato Cemetery!

Tours are from 7:30 ‘till 10:30 leaving every ½ hour. Go into 2 buildings! The Love Tree cottage and The Halloween Haunted Hospital as well as hearing about the haunted City as you travel between.

ONLY $14.00

CALL FOR RESERVATION

(904) 827-0807

or for more information visit http://ancientcitytours.net/halloween

Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park

Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park has been entertaining and enlightening visitors to St. Augustine for generations. Spanish Admiral Pedro Menendez landed here in 1565 to found the city of St. Augustine, the Timucua Indians lived here for hundreds of years and it is thought Ponce de Leon himself landed nearby. But for visitors this spring and summer, the Fountain of Youth is definitely not the same old story. The Planetarium that has thrilled visitors for more than 50 years now has a cutting-edge projector that projects the night sky as it appeared on any night in history, including the night any visitor was born, Plus, the seats in the Planetarium are brand new. Just a short walk takes visitors to the waterfront where an authentic conquistador stands guard, fires a replica of a 16th century Spanish cannon several times a day and entertains with his stories of war and conquest in the New World.

You need to save a lot to stay here

If are wealthy or in and need a hotel for rich people :) the you just need to stay at the Casa Monica hotel in Saint Augustine: http://www.casamonica.com

I am not saying that to be nasty, not at all! Sometimes you just need to spoil yourself with luxurious stuff. 

And I wouldn't say that if this hotel wasn't great!

Hey, we only live once, right? 

Goodbye, interstate traffic

Here, in Saint Augustine, Florida, the weekend is yours and yours alone. Book a Bayview Suite at The Kenwood Inn on Marine Street. From your room you can see the blue waters of Matanzas Bay, you can hear the clop of horses’ hooves on the rough streets below, you can smell the pastries baking in the kitchen downstairs. The Kenwood is your home base for the weekend, your haven after an afternoon on the beach, your respite after long walks up and down the red brick-paved streets of the Oldest City. 

Welcome and welcome back.

About "La Florida"

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From earliest times, this has been a place of color - sometimes wild and untamed, often surprising, but always pleasing to the eye. When Juan Ponce de Leon first sailed along these shores in 1513, it was the splash of color created by thousands of exotic wildflowers that caught his attention and inspired him to name his discovery La Florida – a place of colorful flowers. Two hundred years later, it was still color that welcomed weary mariners to St. Augustine’s harbor – the alabaster walls and crimson towers of the Castillo de San Marcos rose above the waves and signaled that at long last another perilous voyage was at an end.

Today, colors help create the moods and atmosphere that make a visit to St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches so cherished. The reds of a memorable sunset viewed while sipping a Vintners Red created at the San Sebastian Winery provides a glow that can’t help but inspire those seeking romance in the Ancient City. For golfers, our greens, both literally and figuratively, are the background for endless stories of proud successes, as well as wistful what-mighthave-beens. (Plus, after leaving a frozen wasteland behind, what Northern visitor can fail to be warmed by the welcoming green of our tropical palms and towering live oaks?) And the blues! From the sky above the azure sea to the beckoning blue of Olympic-dimensioned swimming pools at luxurious resorts and the flash of blue-white flags at the annual Greek Festival, this is a shade that finds a way to brighten each day.

I hope that you will have the time during your visit to truly appreciate not only the obvious colors of this place, but also the subtle hues that those of us who live here are fortunate to experience. The chesnut-brown flecked with honey-gold in a carriage horse’s mane…the myriad pastels of tiny coquina clams dancing in the summer surf…the moist brick-red hue of ancient paving after a summer shower. They’re all here along with thousands of other shimmering shades and tints that form the palette of this special place in the Florida sun – a palette that visitors can easily use to create the unforgettable portrait of the perfect vacation!

Sunday: November 7 in St. Augustine

25th ANNUAL GREAT CHOWDER DEBATE

Satisfy your passion for great seafood at the Conch House Marina's celebrated annual Great Chowder Debate. More than 30 area restaurants come together to compete to see who has the best chowder.  Everyone can be a judge and savor  an almost limitless variety - from local favorites like Menorcan chowders to an assortment of New England chowders - made with clams, conch, lobster, scallops and crab and laced with secret concoctions of herbs and spices. The event starts at noon and runs throughout the day.  All proceeds benefit the Shriners' Hospitals for Crippled Children.  The Conch House Marina is located at 57 Comares Avenue in St. Augustine.  For more Information, call 904.829.8646.

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THOMAS PANDOLFI IN CONCERT

Pianist Thomas Pandolfi performs "the Revolutionary Piano" featuring music composed by Chopin and Liszt.  Part of the EMMA Concert Series, the concert begins at 8 p.m. in the Flagler College Auditorium, located at 14 Granada Street in St. Augustine. Tickets are $25 per person. For more information call 904.797.2800 or visit www.EmmaConcerts.com.

Choosing the best from Saint Augustine hotels

The city of Saint Augustine is dotted with many hotels. You can get properties with extreme ease. The most important thing is to get the best of Saint Augustine hotels. What should be understood here is that the best hotel depends not upon the rating issued by some hospitality magazine or travel show on TV. It is the ability of a hotel to meet your requirements in the best possible manner, which makes it best for you.

Before anything else, check out which are the Saint Augustine hotels that fit in your budget. The city has a wide range so people can get options that suit their capability. Their are small, locally run properties which are extremely affordable and there are big name hotels which are expensive. Since most people prefer mid range hotels, Saint Augustine has many of those as well. All in all, there are multiple options to choose from.

Second important aspect is to check the dining options offered by or available near the hotel. This is particularly essential for people who are vegan or vegetarian. Whereas you can get typical American fare in most hotels, in case you have some special dietary requirements, you should only consider hotels which offer one.

Next you must consider location and accessibility of the hotel. Some people prefer hotels in prime locations. Others tend to look for hotels on the outskirts of the destination. It depends if you want to enjoy a lot of shopping or if you seek calm and comfort, just make sure you check the location of hotel. Accessibility is not an issue in case of any of the Saint Augustine hotels, thanks to the well developed local transport system. Note that beach side hotels in Saint Augustine might cost a bit extra but they offer the best of both worlds.

For the people who seek special views, with not much concern about any of the other factors, Saint Augustine hotels which provide a seaside view are the best choice. Other considerations that you may want to check about is if the hotel allows pets and if they provide special access for people with disability. Whereas all hotels have standard facilities for the disabled, some provide more than what is required by the law. If you will be accompanied by someone with disability, the hotels which offer these extra features are the way to go.

Conduct thorough research before you book any of the Saint Augustine hotels to see if it fulfills all your requirements. Only then can you find the best one.

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