augustine alligator farm zoological park and a mile from the historic downtown area. all the straightforward rooms come with tvs, minifridges and microwaves; some add whirlpool tubs. situated off the a1a intracoastal byway, this down-to-earth budget hotel is 1. 7 miles from the st. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. amenities include an outdoor pool and patio. coffee and parking are complimentary Jacksonville International Airport 1 hr 3
Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park (7 min) Expansive park showcasing 16th-century Spanish settlement, with historic village sites & cannons. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park (3 min) Over 100 years old, this attraction offers gator & reptile shows plus zip lining over the grounds. Old Jail (6 min) Compact prison built in 1890, now a museum offering exhibits & educational tours of old cells. Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine (14 min) Stately, historic, 18th-century cathedral with a grand interior, events, a gift shop & more. Anastasia State Park (4 min) Beach-filled park offering swimming & fishing plus canoe & kayak rentals, hiking & a campground. St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum (18 min) The history of pirates told through interactive exhibits, artifacts, movie props & scavenger hunts. Potter's Wax Museum (5 min) Longtime museum housed in an old pharmacy, showcasing wax likenesses of famous people. Lightner Museum (17 min) Victorian-era artifacts, musical instruments & other exhibits are showcased in this historic hotel. San Sebastian Winery (6 min) Convivial local winery offering complimentary tastings & facility tours, plus a gift shop. St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum (4 min) Climbing tours of a circa 1875 black & white striped lighthouse plus a museum & shipyard playground. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (18 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. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (5 min) Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Colonial Quarter (19 min) Costumed craftsmen demonstrate old-world skills in this re-creation of a colonial Spanish village. Oldest Wooden School House (19 min) Historic cedar-and-cypress building offering a glimpse of school life in Spanish Colonial times. |