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St. Augustine by the Senses

We all know St. Augustine for its beautiful sights. But you can experience the city from a different perspective to

Sep 23, 2019/

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We all know St. Augustine for its beautiful sights. But you can experience the city from a different perspective to hear, taste, touch and smell the vibrant arts and culture here.

Hear

Coffee grinding at The Kookaburra
The clip clop of horse-drawn carriages over historic brick streets
Lively music flowing from venues along pedestrian St. George Street
Cannon fire at the Castillo de San Marcos
Living history re-enactors conversing with visitors
Antique mechanical instrument demonstrations at the Lightner Museum
The shake of cocktails at vintage-inspired Ice Plant Bar

Taste

Amazing desserts and hand-painted chocolates at Crème de La Cocoa
Warm vanilla and toffee notes of St. Augustine Distillery Florida Cask Bourbon
The spicy sweetness of local datil peppers in Moroccan clam chowder at Catch 27
Local produce at amazing Farm-to-Table restaurants such as Preserved, The Floridian, Collage, Black Fly, Llama, Ice Plant and Michael’s Restaurant.

Touch

Braille markers with tactile graphics of sculptures along the TOUCH Braille Trail by the St. Augustine Art Association
Rough coquina of the Old City Gates — St. Augustine’s building material of choice in the 17th century
The carvings on the interior walls of the Castillo de San Marcos
Cut glass works at the Lightner Museum

Smell

The scent of priceless oriental rugs and history at Villa Zorayda Museum
Incense at the historic Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
Sweet and malty barley mash at Dog Rose Brewing and other local breweries
Salty ocean air at Vilano Beach and The Reef Restaurant

View more travel itineraries and tips at www.historiccoastculture.com/itineraries.

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