The Charming City In Florida Where You Can Still Experience An Old-Fashioned Christmas

Every year, the city of St. Augustine, Florida, goes all out in terms of holiday decor. This charming spot, which also is said to be the oldest city in the country, is a must-visit travel spot when Christmas starts rolling around. With the event dubbed Nights of Lights, St. Augustine turns into the perfect place to enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas. Complete with horse-drawn carriage rides and everything! Let's take a look at some of the best Christmas lights in Florida.

From mid-November through the end of January, St. Augustine turns into an old-fashioned Christmas wonderland known as Nights of Lights.

Listed as one of the top ten holiday light displays in the world by National Geographic, St. Augustine comes to life during this holiday spectacular.

Free of charge in the Nation’s Oldest City, visitors will be able to enjoy a most magical atmosphere with lights draped all over the Spanish architecture and palm trees.

But what’s more is that beyond just strolling the streets and enjoying the holiday festivities, there are other events and activities you can enjoy. Grab some cocoa from a local restaurant or take a horse-drawn carriage ride.

This waterfront city will be illuminated every night through the end of January, so even after the holidays, you can still experience the beauty.

Different historical buildings throughout the city will offer tours, too, on an individual basis. For instance, you can tour the Lightner Museum or the Lighthouse for even more fun.

Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas experience when you visit the charming city of St. Augustine, Florida.

Enjoy a tour of the Nights of Lights event in St. Augustine, FL in this video from BeyondTheThemePark:

Have you ever been to St. Augustine, Florida, during Christmastime? Was it as magical as you imagined? We'd love to hear from you in the comments section! You can even take a Nights of Lights guided tour on an Old Town Trolley to enjoy the best Christmas lights in Florida!

If you want to learn more about Nights of Lights in St. Augustine for this year, then check out the Visit St. Augustine Tourism page.