the suite also has a separate sitting room, microwave and minifridge. some rooms have private outdoor areas and 2-person showers. the 5 elegant rooms are individually decorated and have flat-screen tvs, ipod docks and free wi-fi. cooked breakfast is served in the dining room. set in the historic downtown district, this boutique b&b in a late 19th-century victorian house is a 12-minute walk from the bridge of lions and castillo de san marcos. there's also a cozy living room, a porch with rocking chairs, and a backyard deck. free perks include drinks (including wine and beer) and afternoon snacks, plus parking. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Jacksonville International Airport 1 hr 1
Colonial Quarter (11 min) Costumed craftsmen demonstrate old-world skills in this re-creation of a colonial Spanish village. Old Jail (6 min) Compact prison built in 1890, now a museum offering exhibits & educational tours of old cells. Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine (7 min) Stately, historic, 18th-century cathedral with a grand interior, events, a gift shop & more. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (16 min) Historic fort offering self-guided tours (from the drawbridge to the gun deck) & Matanzas Bay views. St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum (13 min) The history of pirates told through interactive exhibits, artifacts, movie props & scavenger hunts. Anastasia State Park (9 min) Beach-filled park offering swimming & fishing plus canoe & kayak rentals, hiking & a campground. Oldest Wooden School House (13 min) Historic cedar-and-cypress building offering a glimpse of school life in Spanish Colonial times. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (17 min) Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park (7 min) Over 100 years old, this attraction offers gator & reptile shows plus zip lining over the grounds. Gonzalez-Alvarez House (9 min) Spanish colonial building furnished as in olden days & affiliated with nearby museums & a garden. Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park (7 min) Expansive park showcasing 16th-century Spanish settlement, with historic village sites & cannons. Lightner Museum (4 min) Victorian-era artifacts, musical instruments & other exhibits are showcased in this historic hotel. Potter's Wax Museum (12 min) Longtime museum housed in an old pharmacy, showcasing wax likenesses of famous people. San Sebastian Winery (8 min) Convivial local winery offering complimentary tastings & facility tours, plus a gift shop. St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum (8 min) Climbing tours of a circa 1875 black & white striped lighthouse plus a museum & shipyard playground. |