| a mile from shops and restaurants at river city marketplace, this informal all-suite hotel in a leafy commercial area is 7 miles from the jacksonville zoo and gardens, and 3 miles from jacksonville international airport. suites add separate living areas. other amenities include a fitness center and an outdoor saltwater pool, along with bbq facilities, guest computers, and a terrace with a fire pit. a hot breakfast buffet and parking are available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. an airport shuttle is free. there's also a coin-operated laundry. casual studios with a contemporary vibe offer wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and kitchenettes, as well as sitting areas with pull-out sofas
Jacksonville International Airport 6 min
Southbank Riverwalk (19 min)
1.25-mi. paved promenade along the St. Johns River with art, benches & city & sunset views. Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens (17 min)
This 120 acre arboretum provides rustic trails through the woods & labelled plant life. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens (17 min)
Museum showcases 5,000 works of art from all eras in a riverfront site surrounded by gardens. The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary (11 min)
Tours are given of this non-profit sanctuary for rescued exotic cats such as tigers, lions & pumas. Tree Hill Nature Center (20 min)
Trails, gardens, wildlife & a natural history museum for children on a large nature reserve. Museum Of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (16 min)
Art museum features changing exhibition galleries along with permanent works & a children's area. Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve (33 min)
Historic coastal nature preserve with wetland, salt marsh & hardwood forest habitats. Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park (14 min)
Historic park built in 1862 along the St. Johns River that housed soldiers during the Civil War. Florida Theatre (17 min)
Opened in 1927, this historic hall hosts shows ranging from ballet & opera to pop, jazz & country. Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park (22 min)
Nature area with coastal uplands, trails & a kayak launch plus wildlife like gators & wood storks. MOSH (18 min)
Aquariums & exhibits on the body, marine mammals & energy are featured at this popular museum. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (9 min)
Vast zoo highlighting local as well as African wildlife with gardens, a train & a kids' zone. Friendship Fountain (18 min)
Huge, circular fountain with jets of water as high as 120 ft. & multi-colored lights at night. Fort Caroline (24 min)
Memorial commemorating a short-lived 16th-century French fort, with a walking trail & museum. Big Talbot Island State Park (31 min)
Kayaking, fishing & beach pavilion picnics in a nature reserve sheltering egrets, bobcats & deer. | 
