Fun fact: St. Augustine, Florida, is the nation's oldest city.
Founded in 1565, it's the oldest permanently occupied European settlement in the U.S.
Another fun fact: St. Augustine has a host of cultural experiences and heritage events to entice visitors for a weekend of history and entertainment.
St. Augustine Live
The city is already known for having top-rated hotels and resorts, but its budding restaurant scene is also drawing praise. Then, combine these attributes with Music at Sea.
Throughout the summer, Music by the Sea draws locals and visitors alike on Wednesday evenings through Sept. 13. Save on dining at local restaurants, which offer menu items for $10 or less starting at 6 p.m.
Starting at 7 p.m., a free two-hour concert takes place in the pavilion at St. John's County Pier Park at St. Augustine Beach. Over the course of the summer, 23 different bands play a wide range of music, including jazz, pop, R & B, oldies, classic rock and country.
It won't be the only music event in town, however. Concerts in the Plaza takes place from June 1 to Aug. 31 on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. at the Plaza de la Constitucin's Gazebo and will also be free, featuring local and regional bands.
Performing arts abound this summer. "The Nance" will be performed at the Limelight Theatre, highlighting the "raucous world of burlesque's heyday" and telling the story of Chauncey Miles.
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Art on Display
St. Augustine also celebrates the arts with First Friday Art Walk. The event takes place on the first Friday of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m, June 2 to Dec. 1. It is one of the city's most popular cultural events.
A cumulation of more than 20 galleries, the Art Galleries of St. Augustine shows off new artwork and entices visitors with refreshments and live music.
Step Into History
For those who want to get to know St. Augustine's historic side, the Battle of Bloody Mose will be reenacted on June 17. The event takes place at Fort Mose Historic State Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with two battle re-enactments-one at noon and the other at 2 p.m.
Other events in the city include the 8th Annual Nature and Wildlife Exhibit from July 22- August 27th, as well as the documentary "Sir NoFace Lives!" presented by Chad Calek on Aug. 11.
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