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Dark of the Moon Tour at the Lighthouse – St Augustine, Florida

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November 30th, the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum will offer the Dark of the Moon Tour starting at 7:30 p.m.
This hour and a half long tour allows visitors to venture into the Keepers’ House and Tower at night, learn about the history of the St. Augustine Light Station, listen to paranormal tales, and experience darkness inside the St. Augustine Lighthouse.
Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve your space call Faith at (904) 829-0745 x-207. The cost is $25 per adult and $20 per child. All reservations must be cancelled 24-hours in advance. Children must be at least 7 years old and 44 inches tall to climb the tower.

St Augustine Lighthouse and Museum, 81 Lighthouse Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Call 904.829.0745 for more information or visit St Augustine Lighthouse website

14th Annual Holiday Tour of Bed and Breakfast Inns – St Augustine, Florida

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Tour St. Augustine’s historic Bed and Breakfast Inns, all decorated in Holiday finery. In addition to being able to enjoy each Inn’s dazzling Christmas season displays, tour participants will be able to enjoy taste treats throughout the Holiday Tour: Each inn unites with one of St. Augustine’s leading restaurants and confectioners, who serve complementary samples. The tour takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. each day; half of the inns welcome visitors on Saturday, and half on Sunday.
Tickets are $35 in advance. Call 904.543.0785 for more information or visit St Augustine Historic Inns website

Sunset/Moonrise River Cruise – St Augustine, Florida

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Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway aboard an old fishing boat as the sun sets and the full moon rises. The boat departs from the dock at Cap’s on the Water, 4325 Myrtle Street on North Beach at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale at 5:30 p.m. and are $10 for adults.
Call 904.819.8190 for more information.

The Wonders of the Salt Marsh at Fort Matanzas – St Augustine, Florida

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The “4th Saturday of the Month” Nature Series continues at Fort Matanzas National Monument with a ranger-led walk to explore “The Wonders of the Salt Marsh” on Saturday, November 24, 9:30 – 11:30 am.  Meet on the benches in front of the visitor center. This is a free program.
Fort Matanzas National Monument 904-471-0116

B&B Holiday Tour in St Augustine to benefit Empty Stocking Fund

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The 14th annual Holiday Tour is scheduled for Saturday, December 8, and Sunday, December 9, and has become a highlight of St. Augustine’s “Nights of Lights” celebration. Half of the 26 B&Bs will be open Saturday, and half on Sunday, from 2 to 5 p.m. each day. Food and trolley transportation are to be included once again.

The Empty Stocking Fund will be the beneficiary of the 2007 Holiday Tour of bed and breakfast inns, St. Augustine Historic Inns (SAHI) announced today. Now in its 22nd year, the Empty Stocking Fund assists deserving and needy area families during holiday season.

In 2006, the Empty Stocking Fund assisted more than 400 families and elderly residents. “The Empty Stocking Fund is an ideal partner for our Holiday Tour,” said Jack Martin, SAHI President. “The Fund makes the holidays more enjoyable for those in need. That’s long been a primary objective of our Holiday Tour. And, it certainly is in keeping with our innkeepers’ desire to make the holiday season more enjoyable for the entire community. We cannot imagine a better fit.” The 26-member association of B&Bs hopes the 2007 Holiday Tour will raise at least $15,000 for the Empty Stocking Fund, added Martin, who along with his wife, Mia, owns Cedar House Inn Victorian Bed & Breakfast.

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