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Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Summer Programs in the Columbia Area

                             For free or cheap
Great way to beat the heat and hit the air conditioning without having to stay in your home. Get out and get some fresh air and keep your kids entertained.  Kids are out of school and getting bored.  

1.  Kids Bowl Free 

Registered kids receive 2 FREE games of bowling every day all summer long even on the weekends.  You can purchase adults for an extra fee (one price all summer long) 
https://www.kidsbowlfree.com

2.  Circle K & Kangaroo 

Cups (formerly Roo Cups) are $7.99 for the cups and the 1st re-fill is free. Refills are $0.25  all summer for sodas, tea and slushies.

3.   Richland & Lexington County Summer Reading Programs

Receive FREE coupons and tickets to the Blowfish Game as well as prizes.  
https://www.goblowfishbaseball.com/landing/index

4.  SC State Museum

FREE for Homeschoolers with a valid I.D. and an accountability card.  They have a lot of things going on in this building.  It's three floors of historical artifacts as well as hands on learning for the kids on every floor.  We have a fairly new Planetarium with several shows and variety of viewing times ($3), 4-D Theater ($3), and a huge telescope.  They also have  Civil War section in the building and traveling exhibits for an additional charge. Also on the 1st Sunday of every month is $1 entry day for everyone.   
http://scmuseum.org/

5.  Regal Cinemas

They have two different movies each week during the Summer for $1.00.  The only time they play are at 10:00 am every Tuesday & Wednesday.  They show both movies at the same time on both days.  
6.   McKissick Museum 

Part of the USC campus by the horseshoe.  It is FREE to everyone and to all of their traveling exhibits.  https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/mckissick_museum/

7.   SC State House

They do FREE tours several times throughout the day  
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/

8.  Skate Station USA in Lexington

They have family skate nights every Monday night from 6:30-8:30
$3 pp or $6 per family up to 5 people. (includes skates)  
https://www.skatestationusalexsc.com/hours.htm

9.   AMC Theater (Bush River Road-Dutch Square Mall)

Members get movies for $5 all day/night every Tuesday

10. St. Andrews Cinema 5

Everyday all (and selective days/nights during the year) all movies are $3 pp

11.  Pelican Snowballs 
    
This may not be indoors, but the one located off St. Andrews road in the old 
K-mart Shopping Center is AWESOME!  They have corn hole toss, hula hoops, chalk, swings, and tree swings that are by the edge of the bar.  We LOVE this location and you an even get your dog one for $1.00.  They are vanilla or peanut butter flavored with a dog to top it off. 

12.  Dave & Busters

Another one of our FAVORITE places to go.  If you sign up for emails and watch for specials they always run the $20 for $20.  Play $20 for fun play and receive an additional $20 to use at any time.  Another awesome deal is on Wednesday's all day they have 1/2 off all games. https://www.daveandbusters.com/locations/columbia 

13.  Congaree National Park

They do FREE canoe trips in the Spring & Summer 
https://www.nps.gov/cong/index.htm

14.  Saluda Shoals Park

The park is $5.00 per car.  Take your kids for a nature walk then head over to the splash pad for $3.00 pp.
https://www.icrc.net/parks/saluda-shoals-park

Monday, May 29, 2017

Things To Do In St. Augustine Florida

St. Augustine is a beautiful place to visit.  Rather you are looking for the cool breeze on the ocean side, night life, downtown shopping, or site seeing there is a lot to see here in this nice Historic town.  Here is a good list of things to do in St. Augustine.

Kids & Family:

Old Town Trolley Tours
904-335-3155
$25.86 Adults
$10.35 (6-12)
Free (under 6)
With nearly 500 years of history, including rule by Spain, Britain, and the U.S., St. Augustine is full of sights and attractions that entertain and educate.

Anastasia Miniature Golf
701 Anastasia Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32080
$8.95 Adults
$7.95 Seniors (65+)
$7.95 Children (3-10)
$3.00 (under 3)
Guests can play a second round for $3.50
$11.95 all day unlimited pass


Fiesta Falls Mini Golf
818 A1A Beach Blvd. Street
St. Augustine, FL 32080
$8.99 Adult
$7.75 Seniors (61+)
$7.75 Children (3-12)
Free (under 3)

Marineland Dolphin Adventure
9600 Oceanshore Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32080
http://www.marineland.net
$11.95 to $99.00

Scenic Cruise
111 Avenida Menendez
St. Augustine, FL 32084
http://www.scenic-cruise.com
$18.00 Adults
$15.00 Seniors (60+)
$8.50 Children (4-12)
Climb aboard and enjoy a relaxing tour of St. Augustine's historic waterways.


Ripley's Believe It Or Not
19 San Marco Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084
http://www.ripleys.com/staugustine
$15.99 Adults
$6.99 Child
Exhibits and unbelievable artifacts from around the glove make Ripley's Believe It Or Not! a one-of-a-kind experience.


They also have the Red Train & Ghost Train OR you can get the combo
 Nombre de Dios
27 Ocean Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
http://missionandshrine.org 
Nombre de Dios is a Spanish Catholic mission, on the west side of Matanzas Bay.  It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine.  

Oldest School House
14 George Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
$4 (6-12)
Free (5 and under)
Take a lesson from the Oldest Wooden School House in the country, complete with replica displays and museum on the inside. 

Oldest Store Museum
167 San Marco Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
$5.00 Children (6-12)
Free (under 5)
Step back in time and explore the modern wonders of an early 20th century general store.  

Colonial Quarter
33 St. George Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
$6.99 children (5-12)
Free (4 and under)
Visitors can experience three centuries of St. Augustine's vivid history through interactive activities and more.

Old City Jail
167 San Marco Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
$9.00 Adult
$5 children (6-12)
Free (under 6)
Home of St. Augustine's most violent criminals from 1891-1953

Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
11 Magnolia Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
http://www.fountainofyouthflorida.com
$15.00 Adults
$14.00 Seniors (60+)
$9.00 Children (6-12)
Free Children (5 and under)
Visitors get a chance to experience a history at this important archaeological site and to drink from the famous springs.

St. Augustine Wild Reserve
5190 Farm Creek Road
St. Augustine, FL 32092
$30 Adults
$20 Children (10 and under)
They have 2 hour walking tours but it must be reserved in advance.  (904) 940-0664

Alligator Farm
999 Anastasia Blvd
St. Augustine, FL 32080
$22.95 ages 12 and older
$11.95 ages 3-11
$11.47 adults in wheelchairs
$5.97 children in wheelchairs
https://www.alligatorfarm.com

Adventure Landing
2780 State Road 16
St. Augustine, FL 32092
Adventure Landing offers a variety of affordable and family-fun rides and attractions plus an indoor arcade.

St. Augustine Aquarium
2045 State Road 16
St. Augustine, FL 32084
https://www.saaquarium.com
$8.00 per person
$35.00 per person for the snorkel adventure

Whetstone Chocolate Factory
139 King Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
http://www.whetstonechocolates.com
$8.00 18+
$5.50 Children (5-17)
Free (under 4)
Take a chocolate tour at this local factory offering a sweet look behind the candy-making process.

Old City Helicopters
4900 US Highway 1,  North, Suite 400
St. Augustine, FL 32095
(904) 824-5506

Castillo de San Marcos
1 South Castillo Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32084
https://www.nps.gov/casa/index.htm
$10 Adults 16 and over
Free Children 15 and under if accompanied by an adult
**National Park Service**
The oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S. and National Monument, the Castillo is the focal point of historical St. Augustine.  

Fort Matanzas
8635 A1A South
St. Augustine, FL 32080
https://www.nps.gov/foma/index.htm
Ferry Pass-Free
Free Admission
**National Park Service**

Museums: 

Old History Museum
Located at the Old City Jail

Fort Mendendez at the Old Florida Museum
259 San Marco Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084 
http://www.oldfloridamuseum.com
$11.00 per person

Potter's Wax Museum
31 Orange Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
https://www.trolleytours.com/st-augustine/potters-wax-museum
$10.64 Adults
$7.44 (6-12)
Free (under 6)
Located in historic St. Augustine.  The figures are known for their remarkable likeness to the characters they represent due to the process that's used to create them.  Each one is custom-tailored with real hair placed on one strand at a time.  They eyes are handmade in Germany and the hands are sculptured in Belgium.

 Spanish Military Hospital Museum
3 Aviles Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
http://www.spanishmilitaryhospitalmuseum.com
$10.00
Travel back in time where the doctor is always in. Our 40 min fully guided tour takes you back to the colonial Spanish days of medicine.  Watch as our Apothecary creates medicine and discover how colonial herbs were the origins of some of the most popular medicines today.

Father Miguel O'Reilly House Museum
32 Aviles Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
http://www.oreillyhouse.org
Built during the first Spanish Period, the Father O'Reilly House Museum is one of the oldest structures in St. Augustine

Lightener Museum
75 King Street
St. Augustine, FL
$10 General Admission
$6 Active Military
$5 College Students
$5 Children (12-18)
Free (under 12)
http://lightnermuseum.org
Vacationers in St. Augustine can step back in time and marvel at the historic collection in this old hotel turned museum.

St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
81 Lighthouse Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32080
http://www.staugustinelighthouse.com
$12.95 Adults
$10.95 (60 and over)
$10.95 (Age 12 or under and 44" or taller)
Climb 219 steps to the top for breathtaking views of the nation's oldest city and the Atlantic Ocean.

Ximenez-Fatio House Museum
20 Aviles Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
$8 Students, Seniors, Military
$20 families
Come see this 1800s St. Augustine with a fascinating tour of this beautifully restored colonial house and museum.

Oldest House Museum Complex
14 Saint Francis Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
http://www.saintaugustinehistoricalsociety.org 
Family (2 adults and their children under 18) $18
Adults $8
Seniors (55 and over) $7
Military (with ID) $7
Student (with ID) $4
The oldest House Museum offers guided tours, two museums, a colonial kitchen, ornamental garden and museum store to its visitors.  

Pirate Treasure Museum
12 S Castillo Drive
St. Augustine, FL 29084
$6.99 Children (5-12)
Free (5 and under)
Explore the world's largest collection of authentic pirate artifacts in the city that has seen its share of pirates.

Villa Zorayda Museum
83 King Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
http://www.villazorayda.com
$10 Adult (Audio Tour) $15 (Docent Tour)
$9.00 Senior/Military (Audio Tour)
$8.00 Student (Audio Tour)  
$5.00 Children (7-12) (Audio Tour) $8.00 (Docent Tour)
Free Children (6 and under)


Adults:

Ghosts & Gravestone Tours
https://www.ghostsandgravestones.com/st-augustine
27 San Marcos Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-335-3155
$27.93 Adults
$15.51 children (3-12)
Free (under 3)
Explore the darker side of the Nation's Oldest City and let our Ghost Host be your guide.  Face your fears in Potter's Wax Museum's Chamber of Horrors and then enter the Town's most haunted building, the Old Jail.  Don't miss the frightfully fun riding tour.  You won't want to miss the Ghost Tour.  It's the only ghost tour that takes you inside Two of the city's most haunted buildings.

World Golf Hall of Fame
1 World Golf Pl.
St. Augustine, FL 32092
http://www.worldgolfhalloffame.org/
$20.95 Adult
$19.95 Senior, Military & Florida Residents (with valid ID)
$10.00 children (13 and older with valid ID)
$5.00 children (5-12)
Free (4 and under)
Learn all about the accomplishments of golfers from around the world and the history of the game of golf.

St. Augustine Distillery
121 Riberia Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
http://staugustinedistillery.com
They do FREE tours and tastings.
This is one of my FAVORITE wine places.  Their wine is so good!

Black Raven Adventures
111 Avenida Menendez
St. Augustine, FL 32084
$29.95 21+ Only
http://www.blackravenadventures.com
Be a pirate, or just act like one, on the unique live, interactive pirate cruise.

Night Life
There are many restaurants and bars to chose from.  On weekends they have several bars playing live music.
http://www.oldcity.com/night-life
http://www.10best.com/destinations/florida/st.-augustine/nightlife/best-nightlife