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Founded by Spanish settlers in 1565, St. Augustine is the oldest European settlement in the United States that was continuously occupied. The city of St. Augustine is full of historic charm, beautiful buildings and benefits from a nice warm Florida climate. While the peak tourist season may have passed, St. Augustine’s September Continue reading →

After its first month in the United States, German bus operator FlixBus is already making ground on the market. The company has added over 200 more routes throughout the Southwest this month, connecting cities in northern California, like San Francisco and Sacramento as well as Reno, Nevada. FlixBus has also added more Continue reading →

It’s definitely possible to bring your baby along for a bus ride! Most pediatricians allow babies to travel by bus from their third month of life. It’s important to note that unlike private vehicles, there is no specific regulation for transporting babies on buses. Generally, babies and children up to four years old can travel in the lap of their parent or legal guardian. In this case, Continue reading →

July is almost here, which means that Independence Day is right around the corner. Family dinners and beautiful firework displays instantly come to mind when thinking of the fourth of July, but why not mark the occasion with a bus trip to two of the country’s most historically significant cities? From Philadelphia, where the Continue reading →

Founded by Spanish settlers in 1565, St. Augustine is the oldest European settlement in the United States that was continuously occupied. The city of St. Augustine is full of historic charm, beautiful buildings and benefits from a nice warm Florida climate. While the peak tourist season may have passed, St. Augustine’s September easy season still boasts warm temperatures and less crowded beaches, so you can enjoy more space. As an added benefit, many local attractions and hotels are offering seasonal rates for September as well as lower prices in general. While it’s not Miami, Tampa or Orlando, St. Augustine has enough charm to warrant a visit of its own.

Travel to St. Augustine

St Augustine can be reached by bus from cities throughout Florida and Georgia. Travellers coming from further away, can easily get to St. Augustine from city’s like Orlando, which have an international airport.

Jacksonville to St Augustine, FL with Greyhound starting from $18.00
Tampa, FL to St Augustine, FL with Greyhound starting from $33.00
Kissimmee, FL to St Augustine, FL with Greyhound starting from $16.00
Savannah, GA to St Augustine, FL with Greyhound starting from $34.00
Melbourne, FL to St Augustine, FL with Greyhound starting from $28.00

While you can get to St. Augustine from numerous cities around Florida and Georgia, once you get there, you can take the Hop-on, Hop-off St. Augustine Trolley, which stops at some of the city’s most famous sites., including its beaches, the historic Spanish Quarter and even the Alligator farm! It’s a convenient way to get around and is a charming attraction with conductors regularly narrating the tour with facts and stories about St. Augustine.

St. Augustine’s History: The Oldest European Settlement in the U.S.

As the oldest European settlement in the United States, St. Augustine offers plenty for history buffs to enjoy. The Castillo de San Marcos is the country’s oldest masonry fort still standing and was built between 1672 and 1695. The fort is frequented by re-enactors, who can tell you all about the site’s significant role in the history of the region. Every September in St. Augustine is Founders Day, which will be taking place September 8 this year, the same date as the original landing. Reenactors will provide a variety of demonstrations, including firing off canons in the historic Spanish Quarter, which is well worth a visit in its own right as a beautifully preserved area of the town. See how the original Spanish settlers lived by visiting preserved establishments, such as a leatherworker shop, a blacksmith and authentic tavern, with costumed people all around to provide a bit of commentary. Absorb more than 400 years of local history at the St. Augustine Museum, which tells St. Augustine’s story from a Spanish colony to life under British rule to shifting back to Spanish rule before Florida’s eventual statehood.

Explore St. Augustine’s Sandy Beaches and Diverse Wildlife

Being in the sunshine state, St. Augustine isn’t far away from some beautiful scenery. From the old fort, visitors can enjoy a sublime view of the Mantanzas River, and there is no shortage of beaches to choose from. Crescent Beach, St. Augustine Beach, and Vilano Beach are among some of the local beaches that both tourists and locals can enjoy, and during September, the temperatures are still considerably warmer than many parts of the country, while the number of people out and about is less than the summer months, meaning you get to enjoy more beaches to yourself. There’s plenty of opportunity to observe indigenous wildlife as well. The St. Augustine Alligator Farm is one of the state’s oldest running attractions, having opened in 1893. Here you can see 23 different types of crocodilians as well as other reptiles, mammals and birds. The St. Augustine Wild Reserve also offers a look at the region’s wildlife, including a chance to see the resident golden tabby tiger, “Sitarra.”

Check Out St. Augustine’s Numerous Museums, Galleries and Music Events

For a small city, St. Augustine is filled with cultural offerings often experienced in larger cities with a number of museums and art galleries to choose from. The Lightner Museum is a spectacle in and of itself, held in three floors of the former Hotel Alcazar from the gilded era. The museum hosts many artifacts, furnishings and costumes from the time period and gives visitors a look at the life of the elite during the time period. Music Lovers can enjoy the “Sing Out Loud!” music festival free of charge, taking place on weekends from September 1-23 at several venues around the city. The Oldest Store Museum is another must-see when in St. Augustine for the look at an early 20th century shop dating back to the consumer boom.

An Adventure for the Whole Family in St. Augustine

Looking for something fun to do with the kids? The Fiesta Falls mini-golf is always a fun time out for the family with eight waterfalls, a 65-foot Spanish Ship and 18 courses. St. Augustine is also home to Marineland Dolphin Adventure, which lets visitors see dolphins up close and even swim with them as well as a chance to view other sea creatures, like eels, rays, octopi, and sea turtles. Ripley’s Believe it or Not is always worth a visit as a celebration of the unusual, and even offers a Senior Special, which lets you buy a second ticket for $10 after buying one at regular price. Explore St. Augustine’s swashbuckling history with the Kids Krew Tours, which lets kids wear pirate costumes, handle historical artifacts and learn what life like a pirate was like through a fun interactive tour.

FlixBus, uno de los principales operadores europeos de autobuses, finalmente pone en marcha sus primeras rutas en Estados Unidos. Estas conexiones están concentradas en la región suroeste del país, en Nevada, Arizona y el Sur de California. Los primeros boletos salieron a la venta el pasado 15 de mayo Continue reading →

This month, one of Europe’s leading bus providers, FlixBus, has finally opened its first routes in the United States. These connections are based in the southwest region of the country in Nevada, Arizona and southern California. The first tickets were on sale May 15, Continue reading →