🇺🇸 St. Augustine | My Citywalk Route + Nights of Lights Guide ✨

As America’s oldest city, St. Augustine hosts the Southeast’s grandest Christmas light festival—"Nights of Lights"! This year marks its 30th anniversary, with 3+ million twinkling lights—more magical than ever! 🎄💫 🅿️ Parking Tips (Holiday Edition) 🚗 Free street parking on weekends/holidays (but fills fast!). Paid options: 1️⃣ Historic Downtown Parking Facility ($20/day, prime location—arrive early!) 2️⃣ 103-121 San Marco Ave ($3 first hour, then $1/hr). My walk’s starting point! 🚶 My Citywalk Route (3.5 Miles, Half-Day Adventure) 📍 1st Stop: Fountain of Youth (Meh attraction, but…) 🌳 Magnolia Ave—A National Geographic "Most Photogenic Street in the U.S."! Spanish moss-draped oaks = insta-gold. 📸 📍 2nd Stop: St. Johns Visitor Center Grab a free map + explore exhibits. 📍 3rd Stop: Castillo de San Marcos Free to walk outside. $15 entry (kids free) to tour the fort—cannon demos included! 🏰💥 (National Park Pass? Free!) 📍 4th Stop: Lion Bridge Scenic waterfront stroll. 🦁🌊 📍 5th Stop: Cathedral Basilica + Lightner Museum + Flagler College Cathedral Basilica: Open to public (ask at door—especially Sunday mornings!). Lightner Museum: Free 1st floor + don’t miss the dreamy courtyard! Flagler College: Wander the palace-like campus. 📍 6th Stop: St. George Street Foodie hub + festive shops (great photos!). Christmas Eve? BOOK DINNER EARLY—or wait 1hr+ for pizza. 🍕😅 🌙 Nights of Lights Highlights ✨ Main Display: Near Lightner Museum (1-mile radius). ✨ Alternative View: Return to Lion Bridge for waterfront light reflections. Bonus: Free trolley rides Dec 26-29! 🚎 #HiddenGems #StAugustine #NightsOfLights #ChristmasMagic #TravelGuide #FloridaDiaries #HistoricWalks 🌟🇺🇸