| theres also an outdoor pool and a fitness center, in addition to a 24/7 business center, a convenience store and laundry facilities. freebies include a breakfast buffet, parking and an airport shuttle. down-to-earth studios offer kitchenettes and pull-out sofas, plus free wi-fi, ipod docks and flat-screen tvs. a 2-mile drive from jacksonville international airport, this straightforward all-suite hotel off interstate 95 is 7 miles from jacksonville zoo and gardens. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Jacksonville International Airport 6 min
The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary (13 min)
Tours are given of this non-profit sanctuary for rescued exotic cats such as tigers, lions & pumas. Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve (34 min)
Historic coastal nature preserve with wetland, salt marsh & hardwood forest habitats. Museum Of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (17 min)
Art museum features changing exhibition galleries along with permanent works & a children's area. Florida Theatre (18 min)
Opened in 1927, this historic hall hosts shows ranging from ballet & opera to pop, jazz & country. MOSH (19 min)
Aquariums & exhibits on the body, marine mammals & energy are featured at this popular museum. Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park (23 min)
Nature area with coastal uplands, trails & a kayak launch plus wildlife like gators & wood storks. Tree Hill Nature Center (21 min)
Trails, gardens, wildlife & a natural history museum for children on a large nature reserve. Friendship Fountain (19 min)
Huge, circular fountain with jets of water as high as 120 ft. & multi-colored lights at night. Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens (18 min)
This 120 acre arboretum provides rustic trails through the woods & labelled plant life. Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park (15 min)
Historic park built in 1862 along the St. Johns River that housed soldiers during the Civil War. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens (18 min)
Museum showcases 5,000 works of art from all eras in a riverfront site surrounded by gardens. Ritz Theatre & Museum (15 min)
Rebuilt 1921-era facility offering concerts & exhibits documenting local African-American culture. Southbank Riverwalk (20 min)
1.25-mi. paved promenade along the St. Johns River with art, benches & city & sunset views. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (10 min)
Vast zoo highlighting local as well as African wildlife with gardens, a train & a kids' zone. Fort Caroline (25 min)
Memorial commemorating a short-lived 16th-century French fort, with a walking trail & museum. | 
