| 7 miles from the fountain of youth archaeological park and 4. there's a seasonally heated outdoor pool, plus a business center. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is complimentary, as is hot breakfast. the casual rooms feature private balconies or patios with views of the atlantic or the protected wetlands along the intracoastal waterway. 7 miles from the historic fort of castillo de san marcos. all include free wi-fi, 42-inch flat-screen tvs, 300-thread-count bedding, minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers; some add whirlpool tubs. this brightly colored beachfront hotel is 3. the downtown trolley tour (fee) picks up and drops off at the hotel
Jacksonville International Airport 1 hr 2
Colonial Quarter (11 min)
Costumed craftsmen demonstrate old-world skills in this re-creation of a colonial Spanish village. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (10 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Anastasia State Park (17 min)
Beach-filled park offering swimming & fishing plus canoe & kayak rentals, hiking & a campground. Old Jail (7 min)
Compact prison built in 1890, now a museum offering exhibits & educational tours of old cells. Oldest Wooden School House (11 min)
Historic cedar-and-cypress building offering a glimpse of school life in Spanish Colonial times. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (11 min)
Historic fort offering self-guided tours (from the drawbridge to the gun deck) & Matanzas Bay views. St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum (16 min)
Climbing tours of a circa 1875 black & white striped lighthouse plus a museum & shipyard playground. Potter's Wax Museum (10 min)
Longtime museum housed in an old pharmacy, showcasing wax likenesses of famous people. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park (15 min)
Over 100 years old, this attraction offers gator & reptile shows plus zip lining over the grounds. St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum (10 min)
The history of pirates told through interactive exhibits, artifacts, movie props & scavenger hunts. Fort Mose Historic State Park (10 min)
Park on the Birding Trail has a museum exploring its history as a 1738 settlement for freed slaves. Lightner Museum (13 min)
Victorian-era artifacts, musical instruments & other exhibits are showcased in this historic hotel. Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park (6 min)
Expansive park showcasing 16th-century Spanish settlement, with historic village sites & cannons. Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine (12 min)
Stately, historic, 18th-century cathedral with a grand interior, events, a gift shop & more. San Sebastian Winery (10 min)
Convivial local winery offering complimentary tastings & facility tours, plus a gift shop. | 
