St Augustine Restaurants on Florida's Flavor Coast

The Flavors of Florida's Historic Coast melds in October as St Augustine restaurants come together and showcase their culinary diversity on Florida's Flavor Coast.  This is where the Old World met the New World for the first Thanksgiving feast and since then, dining experiences have continued to thrive.

Founded by the Spanish in 1565, St. Augustine continues to celebrate it's Spanish heritage with culinary traditions that have been influenced by others such as, Minorcan and Greek colonists.   Flavors of Florida's Historic Coast highlights our area  restaurants in St Augustine by offering a "Chef's Choice" prix fixe three-course meal reflecting it's unique flavor and style.  Also, Aviles Street will re-open with a transformation that will return the oldest street in the oldest city to its original 17th century authenticity - complete with sidewalk dining.  While we are talking about food, other St Augustine festivals in October include: Hispanic Heritage Festival on October 2nd,  Datil Pepper Festival on October 2nd and 3rd, 13th Annual Greek Festival on October 8th - 10th, Cracker Day on October 16th, and Octoberfest on October 23rd.

Pair great food with St. Augustine accommodation packages for the perfect recipe and a great Florida getaway.  Stay at a St Augustine bed and breakfast, where Carriage Way bed and breakfast is the better way to stay!

Toby Keith plays the St Augustine Amphitheatre

Country Music mega star, Toby Keith plays the St Augustine Amphitheatre on Sunday, September 4th at 7:17 p.m.  Joining Toby Keith will be Jaron and the Long Road to Love.

Tickets are still available for the "American Ride" tour.  Toby Keith's hists include "I Love this Bar," "God Love Her,""I Wanna Talk About Me,""Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue" and many more.

When:  Sunday, September 5th
Time:  7:17 p.m.
Tickets:  $40 for the Hell Raiser Super Saver seats, $61.50, and $87

After the concert it is comforting to know that you have a comfortable place to stay in a St Augustine Inn.  Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast is the better way to stay!

St Augustine Fl - Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth

This is a great weekend to visit St Augustine Fl and see Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth.  This weekend St. Augustine celebrates 445 years of existence.  Long before Pedro Menendez arrived there was a large Timucuan Village called Seloy on the grounds of the Fountain of Youth.

This weekend at the Fountain of Youth will be an encampment of Timucan Indians and 16th century Spanish soldiers as they reenact the first "Thanksgiving" in America.  Of course while here, you may also visit the Discovery Globe, Navigator's Planetarium, Indian Burial Grounds, and a Shipwreck Exhibit.

In order to celebrate the longevity of the oldest continuously occupied European city and while visiting St. Augustine, enjoy a truly unique experience by staying in a St Augustine bed and breakfast.  Carriage Way is the way to stay while visiting Florida.

Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast - September News Special

Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast - September News Special

St Augustine FL celebrates its 445th Birthday

This coming Saturday, September 4th, St Augustine FL celebrates its 445th Birthday.  Long before Jamestown, the Spaniards led by Admiral don Pedro Menendez de Aviles established St. Augustine as a Spanish colony and military base against the French trespassers in La Florida on September 8, 1565.

St. Augustine, the oldest continuously occupied European city will be celebrating with an authentic recreation of its landing.  The "First Thanksgiving" will be re-enacted at 4:45 p.m. on the grounds of Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth.  Also, this weekend will be an encampment of Timucan Indians on the grounds of the Fountain of Youth, which was originally a large native American village called Seloy.  There will also be a Spanish funeral procession as 16th century Spanish soldiers carry the actual casket of Pedro Mendez to its new home int the Mission Nombre de Dios Museum.

This will be a wonderful weekend to travel to St. Augustine and help celebrate First America and there is no better way to stay than in a St Augustine bed and breakfast, which is an easy walk away.  Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast is a better way to stay.

St Augustine bed and breakfast, Romantic Florida Getaway Weekend

Stay this weekend in a St Augustine bed and breakfast and enjoy a romantic florida getaway weekend.  This is the perfect weekend to getaway to the oldest city and relax with the one you love.  It is the weekend before the busy Labor Day weekend and traditionally one of the quietest periods of the year.

Beginning on Saturday morning, wake up to the wonderful aroma of a homemade breakfast at the C served from 8:30 - 10 a.m.  After breakfast, take time to sit on the verandah and enjoy the morning.  Next take a stroll down St. George street or get lost on one of the quaint back streets and discover something that  - has always been there.  Walk back to the inn and enjoy a nap or read a book on the swing, if your lucky there might even be an afternoon rain.

Take a drive out to Anastasia State Park for the "Low Tide Beach Ride" with a park ranger and enjoy bird watching on a 3 1/2 mile ride to the North end of the beach.  It starts at 5 p.m. and bike rentals are available at Island Joe's Pavillion within the park or bring your own or borrow the Inn's bikes.  Enjoy the party-like atmosphere during "Uptown Saturday Night" in the San Marco shopping district between Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum and the Mission of Nombre de Dios.  Galleries, antique stores and unique shops will be open from 5-9 p.m.  Meet the artists, have a book signed and enjoy live music and refreshments.

We hope that you enjoy your Florida weekend getaway.  Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast is a better way to stay for that Florida romantic getaway.

St. Augustine Alligator Farm - St Augustine Fl

The St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park in St Augustine Fl is a unique and historical attraction with many wonderful exhibits.

Established in 1893 the Alligator Farm is one of Florida's oldest Zoological attractions.  It is certified by the American Zoological Association and is home to every known species of crocodilian, 23 in all.  The St Augustine Alligator Farm is more than just alligators.  It has many rare and exotic reptiles, birds, and mammals.  It also serves as a native bird rookery.  For things to do in St Augustine it is a prime location for photo opportunities year around.

While you vacation in Florida stop in and see this historic Florida attraction.  For lodging in Florida please consider a Florida bed and breakfast.  Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast is a better way to stay for your St Augustine getaway.