| bridge on the st. alsop jr. there are also 2 bars, plus an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. suites add minifridges and microwaves, plus living areas with pull-out sofas; some include whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set next to the john t. johns river, this modern hotel is a mile from the museum of contemporary art jacksonville, and 9 miles from jacksonville zoo and gardens. amenities include a polished steakhouse and a laid-back restaurant serving southern dishes. relaxed rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and coffeemakers; some have balconies with river views. meeting and event space is available
Jacksonville International Airport 24 min
John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge (11 min)
1941 steel lift bridge & city icon, with 4 lanes for traffic & 2 sidewalks offering skyline vistas. MOSH (5 min)
Aquariums & exhibits on the body, marine mammals & energy are featured at this popular museum. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens (7 min)
Museum showcases 5,000 works of art from all eras in a riverfront site surrounded by gardens. Treaty Oak Park (7 min)
Community park centered on an oak tree that's more than two centuries old, with a 25-foot trunk. Friendship Fountain (6 min)
Huge, circular fountain with jets of water as high as 120 ft. & multi-colored lights at night. Southbank Riverwalk (2 min)
1.25-mi. paved promenade along the St. Johns River with art, benches & city & sunset views. James Weldon Johnson Park (7 min)
Small urban plaza featuring 2 fountains & a stage, plus occasional music & arts events. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (15 min)
Vast zoo highlighting local as well as African wildlife with gardens, a train & a kids' zone. Florida Theatre (15 min)
Opened in 1927, this historic hall hosts shows ranging from ballet & opera to pop, jazz & country. Memorial Park (8 min)
Designed by Olmsted, 6 acres of open space along the St. Johns river used for jogging & walking. Museum Of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (6 min)
Art museum features changing exhibition galleries along with permanent works & a children's area. Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens (19 min)
This 120 acre arboretum provides rustic trails through the woods & labelled plant life. Ritz Theatre & Museum (8 min)
Rebuilt 1921-era facility offering concerts & exhibits documenting local African-American culture. Tree Hill Nature Center (14 min)
Trails, gardens, wildlife & a natural history museum for children on a large nature reserve. Fort Caroline (25 min)
Memorial commemorating a short-lived 16th-century French fort, with a walking trail & museum. | 
