accessed via external corridors, the straightforward rooms have tvs. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. augustine municipal marina on the matanzas river, this unfussy motel is a 10-minute walk from the 17th-century castillo de san marcos and 4 miles from st. amenities include an outdoor pool with river views, and complimentary parking. many provide extra beds, and some offer microwaves and minifridges. overlooking the st. augustine beach Jacksonville International Airport 1 hr 4
Potter's Wax Museum (13 min) Longtime museum housed in an old pharmacy, showcasing wax likenesses of famous people. Lightner Museum (4 min) Victorian-era artifacts, musical instruments & other exhibits are showcased in this historic hotel. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park (6 min) Over 100 years old, this attraction offers gator & reptile shows plus zip lining over the grounds. Oldest Wooden School House (11 min) Historic cedar-and-cypress building offering a glimpse of school life in Spanish Colonial times. Gonzalez-Alvarez House (5 min) Spanish colonial building furnished as in olden days & affiliated with nearby museums & a garden. St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum (10 min) The history of pirates told through interactive exhibits, artifacts, movie props & scavenger hunts. Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park (8 min) Expansive park showcasing 16th-century Spanish settlement, with historic village sites & cannons. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (15 min) Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Colonial Quarter (10 min) Costumed craftsmen demonstrate old-world skills in this re-creation of a colonial Spanish village. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (10 min) Historic fort offering self-guided tours (from the drawbridge to the gun deck) & Matanzas Bay views. Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine (5 min) Stately, historic, 18th-century cathedral with a grand interior, events, a gift shop & more. San Sebastian Winery (14 min) Convivial local winery offering complimentary tastings & facility tours, plus a gift shop. Old Jail (7 min) Compact prison built in 1890, now a museum offering exhibits & educational tours of old cells. St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum (7 min) Climbing tours of a circa 1875 black & white striped lighthouse plus a museum & shipyard playground. Anastasia State Park (7 min) Beach-filled park offering swimming & fishing plus canoe & kayak rentals, hiking & a campground. |