| a continental breakfast buffet and parking are complimentary. set along highway 1, this unpretentious budget hotel is a mile from shops and restaurants in the historic san marco district, 4 miles from football games at everbank field and 17 miles from neptune beach. accessed by exterior corridors, the simply furnished rooms have free wi-fi and cable tv, as well as coffeemakers, microwaves and minifridges. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. other amenities include an outdoor pool and coin-operated laundry facilities
Jacksonville International Airport 23 min
Treaty Oak Park (6 min)
Community park centered on an oak tree that's more than two centuries old, with a 25-foot trunk. Florida Theatre (6 min)
Opened in 1927, this historic hall hosts shows ranging from ballet & opera to pop, jazz & country. Southbank Riverwalk (7 min)
1.25-mi. paved promenade along the St. Johns River with art, benches & city & sunset views. John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge (7 min)
1941 steel lift bridge & city icon, with 4 lanes for traffic & 2 sidewalks offering skyline vistas. MOSH (6 min)
Aquariums & exhibits on the body, marine mammals & energy are featured at this popular museum. Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens (20 min)
This 120 acre arboretum provides rustic trails through the woods & labelled plant life. Museum Of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (8 min)
Art museum features changing exhibition galleries along with permanent works & a children's area. 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. Memorial Park (8 min)
Designed by Olmsted, 6 acres of open space along the St. Johns river used for jogging & walking. James Weldon Johnson Park (9 min)
Small urban plaza featuring 2 fountains & a stage, plus occasional music & arts events. Fort Caroline (26 min)
Memorial commemorating a short-lived 16th-century French fort, with a walking trail & museum. Friendship Fountain (7 min)
Huge, circular fountain with jets of water as high as 120 ft. & multi-colored lights at night. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (15 min)
Vast zoo highlighting local as well as African wildlife with gardens, a train & a kids' zone. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens (7 min)
Museum showcases 5,000 works of art from all eras in a riverfront site surrounded by gardens. | 
