Some excerpts from the website of Penny Farthing Inn that might be useful
St. Augustine is an elegant city full of history and stunning locations. With places like Anastasia Island, the Spanish Colonial Quarter and the Lightener Museum youll want to see the best of St. Augustine while enjoying your vacation here. There are several types of
tours offered in St. Augustine and visitors usually enjoy taking at least one, and many of the
tours offer views of different areas of the city. Weve compiled a bit of information on some of the most popular
tours visitors to the area take on their St. Augustine vacations. One of the most popular types of
tours of St. Augustine is a walking
tour. Visitors enjoy a brisk walk through various areas of the city and view historic locations and other areas of interest. There are several companies that offer St. Augustine walking
tours in many different locations throughout the Old City. Boating, beach and water scenic cruises are also popular St. Augustine
tours for vacationers. As you
tour the beautiful city by water you can view locations such as the Bridge of Lions, historic Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustines natural wildlife habitats, and even the famous lighthouse. Each
tour on the water is different with some cruises carried out on large watercraft and others on smaller, private sailboats like the Schooner Freedom. Night time ghost
tours are always a hit among visitors to the area and there are several ghost
tours available to take throughout. Most of the ghost
tours are walking
tours where a guide takes you through many of the citys most historic regions and tell you the ghost stories and other lore of the city. Specialty
tours like helicopter
tours, kayak and canoe
tours, and carriage
tours are also available in St. Augustine if you want to see the city from a different viewpoint. When you stay at our bed and
breakfast in St. Augustine youll be right in the middle of all of the fun things to do and attractions in St. Augustine. Take a
tour today, and learn more about this beautiful and historic city. Ancient City
Tours, Inc. 3 Aviles Street St. Augustine, FL 32084 904-827-0807. Avalon Carriage
Tours 3535 County Road 214 St Augustine, FL 32092 904-824-7722. Fiesta
Tours 41 Cathedral Pl St Augustine, FL 32084 904-808-8077. Old City Helicopter
Tours St. Augustine
Airport 4900 US 1 North,
Suite 400 St. Augustine, FL 32095 904-824-5506. Old Town Trolly
Tours 167 San Marco Ave St Augustine, FL 32084 904-829-3800. Ripleys Sightseeing Trains 170 San Marco Ave St. Augustine, FL 32084 800-226-6545 904-829-6545. Scenic
Tours 4125 Coastal Hwy St Augustine, FL 32084 904-824-1806. Schooner Freedom Charters 111 Avenida Menendez
Suite D St. Augustine, FL 32084 904-810-1010. St. Augustine EcoTours 111 Avenida Menendez # 60 St Augustine, FL 32084 904-377-7245. St. Augustine Ghost
Tours 2 Saint George St St Augustine, FL 32084 904-461-1009 904-829-1122.
Tour Saint Augustine 4 Granada St St Augustine, FL 32084 904-825-0087
St. Augustine FL
Restaurants During your St. Augustine Florida vacation, be sure to enjoy all of the excellent, unique St. Augustine FL
restaurants and
cuisines. There are many St. Augustine FL
restaurants that provide entertainment and other fun things, making your vacation to St. Augustine even better! There is a wide variety of
restaurants that offer exotic
cuisines and something for everyone to enjoy. Within walking distance from the Spanish Quarter, down on St. George Street, you will find a St. Augustine FL
restaurant that has been internationally recognized and a favorite since 1905. The Columbia
Restaurant serves Spanish/Cuban
cuisine amid beautiful hand painted tiles and Spanish fountains. Have
lunch or
dinner in the
courtyard and enjoy the beautiful sites and sounds of the historic district. Also located by the sea is the Fiddlers Green
Restaurant, a
restaurant in St. Augustine that has been voted St. Augustines favorite oceanside
restaurant for many years. Overlooking the St. Augustine inlet, Fiddlers Green serves up excellent seaside
cuisine amid beautiful surroundings. For wine aficionados, the San Sebastian Winery, one of Floridas premium wineries, is located on King Street and features the Cellar Upstairs Wine and Jazz
Bar and is St. Augustines newest local hideaway. Enjoy dining and entertainment on the upstairs outdoor
patio at this excellent St. Augustine FL
restaurant. Some other dining experiences for visitors include Harry's Seafood
Bar and
Grille, Opus 39, La Pentola, a romantic Italian
restaurant, and A1A, a great local brewery. There are several other award winning eateries and other eclectic
restaurants for visitors to enjoy. Whether you are visiting St. Augustine FL for a lovely romantic getaway or perhaps a fun filled family vacation, the
restaurants in and around St. Augustine offer one-of-a-kind dining experiences and delicious, exotic foods.
Florida and the city of St. Augustine are home to some of the best
golf courses and greens to be found! Northeast Florida and the area of St. Johns County is home to excellent St. Augustine
golf courses like the St. Johns
Golf Club, which features a 27-hole layout with beautiful landscapes, and St. Augustine Shores in which players often have the opportunity to see alligators and other wildlife. Also meandering through wetlands is the Royal St. Augustine
Golf and Country
Club, which features 6,529 acres of lush foliage and competitive greens. A favorite course among many visitors is The King The Bear at the World
Golf Village, part of the World
Golf Hall of Fame located in St. Augustine. The King The Bear was designed by Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer and features beautiful meadows on the front nine and beautiful 200 year old live oaks on the back nine. Also at the World
Golf Village is the Slammer and the Squire course, which was created by PGA Design
Tour Services with help from
golf legends Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen. It is home to some excellent St. Augustine
golf and the course borders a wetland preserve and shares its land with many exotic wildlife native to the area. Needless to say, the World
Golf Hall of Fame is a must stop on any Florida
golf vacation. The museum features interactive exhibits, memorabilia, and information on the contributions of its members. Vacationers always love spending time enjoying the St. Augustine
golf in the area. Not only are there many award winning
golf courses in St. Augustine, there are many additional
golf courses about 15 miles away from St. Augustine in Palm Coast, Florida.
St. Augustine
Weddings. Intimate
wedding/renew vows with close friends and family. The Penny Farthing Inn provides a romantic setting to either begin your married lives together or rekindle those wonderful years again. Our Victorian Parlor offers a unique setting for a relaxed atmosphere for your
wedding. Just the Two of Us - $319 (Bride Groom, plus two guests). Chilled bottle of champagne. 6 single-tier
wedding cake. Romantic horse and carriage ride through St. Augustine's historic district. Photography option available, but not included. Minister option - $150 If you prefer, we can arrange to have a nondenominational minister conduct your
wedding. Requires a minimum stay by the bride and groom, one night for a mid-week ceremony and two night stay for a weekend ceremony.
Room rates are in addition to the
wedding package. Honeymoon / Anniversary Package $250. Private horse drawn carriage
tour of the Historic District. Pickup at our inn and drop off at one of St. Augustine's finest
restaurants.
Dinner for two ($50
dinner credit at one of three popular St. Augustine
restaurants. Champagne, wine, or sparkling juice. Gourmet picnic basket for
lunch at your favorite destination: Choice of deli sandwiches with sides, soft
drinks, and dessert. Romantic Retreat $150. Chocolate covered strawberries. Private carriage ride. Romance Package $100 (
room rate not included). Private horse drawn carriage
tour of the Historic District. Pickup at our inn and drop off at any
restaurant in the Historic District. Includes a complimentary ghost walk - $80. Bottle of wine - $15. Sparkling juice - $10. Seasonal flower arrangement - $50. One dozen roses - $60. Wine cheese basket - $30 up. Chocolates - $15 up. Two half hour in-
room massages - $140. Use of the Penny Farthing Inn main house and common areas. Call for more information.
One World
Golf Place St. Augustine, FL 32092 Events Info: 904-940-4123 Admin.
Offices: 904-940-4000. Our beautiful St. Augustine Bed and
Breakfast is located close to all of the fun things to see and do in historical St. Augustine, Florida. One activity in particular, golfing, is very popular in St. Augustine and a great way to see some of the most gorgeous regions of the city. Many
golf courses are located near the inn and the World
Golf Hall of Fame is a popular attraction among golfers in St. Augustine. The World
Golf Hall of Fame welcomes thousands of visitors each year and features interesting exhibits on the
game of golfs history, heritage, major players, organizations, techniques,
golf course design, and equipment. The Hall of Fame is supported and maintained by 26
golf organizations represented from all over the world and is a must stop for any avid golfer. Members are inducted in the World
Golf Hall of Fame each year and are inducted into one of five categories: PGA
Tour/Champions
Tour, LPGA
Tour, International, Lifetime Achievement and Veterans. Stop by the World
Golf Hall of Fame while you are on your St. Augustine vacation. Our beautiful St. Augustine Bed and
Breakfast is located right near most of the great courses to play in the area and very close to the World
Golf Hall of Fame.
St. Augustine Ghost
Tour. Known for being the Old City, St. Augustines history is rich with stories of heartbreak, death, war, and other troubles. As you can imagine, with over 500 years of history, there are several St Augustine ghost stories that locals and visitors enjoy learning more about during the St. Augustine Ghost
Tours. A popular activity many vacationers always enjoy is taking a St. Augustine ghost
tour. There are many touring companies throughout the Old City that feature guided
tours of haunted locations throughout St. Augustine. On of the most popular St. Augustine ghost
tours is the
tour named A Ghostly Experience. Just one of the many
tours offered by
Tour St. Augustine, Inc., A Ghostly Experience has over 20 storytellers and guides that take tourists to haunted locations throughout St. Augustine that have been researched and documented as actual haunted places. Nothing is made up, and no special affects are used during the
tours. Riding
tours, sailing
tours and walking
tours are all available. These popular St. Augustine ghost
tours visit historic places such as the St. Francis Inn, the Casablanca and hear stories about historic people like the Honorable Judge John B. Stickney. Coming to the area for a great St. Augustine vacation? Make time for a St. Augustine ghost
tour, and remember to bring your camera!