the victorian-style rooms are individually decorated with antique furnishings and offer free wi-fi. there's also a lounge, and a lush garden with a patio. augustine alligator farm zoological park. adjacent to ripley's believe it or not museum, this quaint b&b housed in a 19th-century former carriage house is a 9-minute walk from castillo de san marcos and 3 miles from st. hot breakfast is served in a formal dining room which has period features. most have en suite bathrooms, some come with whirlpool or claw-foot tubs. parking is free. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Jacksonville International Airport 1 hr
Ripley's Believe It or Not! (1 min) Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum (10 min) Climbing tours of a circa 1875 black & white striped lighthouse plus a museum & shipyard playground. Colonial Quarter (6 min) Costumed craftsmen demonstrate old-world skills in this re-creation of a colonial Spanish village. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (8 min) Historic fort offering self-guided tours (from the drawbridge to the gun deck) & Matanzas Bay views. Gonzalez-Alvarez House (19 min) Spanish colonial building furnished as in olden days & affiliated with nearby museums & a garden. Old Jail (14 min) Compact prison built in 1890, now a museum offering exhibits & educational tours of old cells. Lightner Museum (15 min) Victorian-era artifacts, musical instruments & other exhibits are showcased in this historic hotel. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park (9 min) Over 100 years old, this attraction offers gator & reptile shows plus zip lining over the grounds. Oldest Wooden School House (5 min) Historic cedar-and-cypress building offering a glimpse of school life in Spanish Colonial times. Potter's Wax Museum (5 min) Longtime museum housed in an old pharmacy, showcasing wax likenesses of famous people. Anastasia State Park (11 min) Beach-filled park offering swimming & fishing plus canoe & kayak rentals, hiking & a campground. Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine (11 min) Stately, historic, 18th-century cathedral with a grand interior, events, a gift shop & more. St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum (5 min) The history of pirates told through interactive exhibits, artifacts, movie props & scavenger hunts. San Sebastian Winery (19 min) Convivial local winery offering complimentary tastings & facility tours, plus a gift shop. Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park (14 min) Expansive park showcasing 16th-century Spanish settlement, with historic village sites & cannons. |