Life on Florida’s West Coast

What to Do in Florida: St. Augustine Art Walk

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Without a doubt, there is a LOT to do in Florida, especially in the winter when the weather here is balmy, clear, and quite close to perfect.

On the first weekend of every month, America’s oldest city pulls out all the stops with their First Friday Weekend Art Walk. St. Augustine has over 20 galleries that participate in the event, which is a free, self-guided adventure through the best in exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments. You’ll also find free parking and free Sightseeing Train and Trolley tours. What that means is that the Art Walk is the best deal in entertainment in all of North Florida.

The self-guided tours begin at Rembrandtz Fine Gifts for Fun People, at 131 King Street. The event runs from 5 pm to 9 pm the first Friday of each month. The next Art Walk is December 7, so mark your calendar.

I love St. Augustine, from its historic sites to the quaint streets. It’s a stunning city and great to visit, even on a day when there is not an event like the St. Augustine Artwalk in the mix. Although we call it America’s oldest city, people also like to take the time to point out that it is actually the first European settlement and the Timucuan Indians were already there when Spain’s Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles came ashore.

Make sure you leave time to see the Castillo de San Marcos, an old Spanish fort.

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