complimentary amenities include parking, and coffee and tea in the lobby. a short walk from casual eateries off i-95, this budget hotel is a 15-minute walk from anheuser-busch brewery, and 8 miles from the prime f. warmly decorated, simple rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and desks. children age 17 and under stay with an adult at no extra charge. osborn iii convention center. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. pets are welcome at no additional charge. some have microwaves, minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers Jacksonville International Airport 11 min
Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park (16 min) Historic park built in 1862 along the St. Johns River that housed soldiers during the Civil War. Friendship Fountain (16 min) Huge, circular fountain with jets of water as high as 120 ft. & multi-colored lights at night. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens (15 min) Museum showcases 5,000 works of art from all eras in a riverfront site surrounded by gardens. Museum Of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (14 min) Art museum features changing exhibition galleries along with permanent works & a children's area. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (7 min) Vast zoo highlighting local as well as African wildlife with gardens, a train & a kids' zone. Southbank Riverwalk (16 min) 1.25-mi. paved promenade along the St. Johns River with art, benches & city & sunset views. Tree Hill Nature Center (20 min) Trails, gardens, wildlife & a natural history museum for children on a large nature reserve. MOSH (15 min) Aquariums & exhibits on the body, marine mammals & energy are featured at this popular museum. Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens (21 min) This 120 acre arboretum provides rustic trails through the woods & labelled plant life. Memorial Park (16 min) Designed by Olmsted, 6 acres of open space along the St. Johns river used for jogging & walking. Florida Theatre (15 min) Opened in 1927, this historic hall hosts shows ranging from ballet & opera to pop, jazz & country. Fort Caroline (27 min) Memorial commemorating a short-lived 16th-century French fort, with a walking trail & museum. Ritz Theatre & Museum (11 min) Rebuilt 1921-era facility offering concerts & exhibits documenting local African-American culture. The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary (17 min) Tours are given of this non-profit sanctuary for rescued exotic cats such as tigers, lions & pumas. Treaty Oak Park (16 min) Community park centered on an oak tree that's more than two centuries old, with a 25-foot trunk. |