check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include hot breakfast, an informal guest pub and a wooden deck. occupying a restored victorian-era, shingle-style mansion, this polished b&b is a 2-minute walk from memorial park and a 4-minute walk from the cummer museum of art & gardens. individually decorated rooms feature antiques, period furnishings and heart of pine floors, as well as cable tvs and free wi-fi; some offer 4-poster beds, original tile fireplaces and/or claw-foot tubs. afternoon tea is available by prior arrangement. there's stair-access only. a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom suite provides a fridge and a microwave Jacksonville International Airport 22 min
Ritz Theatre & Museum (7 min) Rebuilt 1921-era facility offering concerts & exhibits documenting local African-American culture. Southbank Riverwalk (7 min) 1.25-mi. paved promenade along the St. Johns River with art, benches & city & sunset views. MOSH (7 min) Aquariums & exhibits on the body, marine mammals & energy are featured at this popular museum. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (14 min) Vast zoo highlighting local as well as African wildlife with gardens, a train & a kids' zone. Memorial Park (2 min) Designed by Olmsted, 6 acres of open space along the St. Johns river used for jogging & walking. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens (4 min) Museum showcases 5,000 works of art from all eras in a riverfront site surrounded by gardens. Treaty Oak Park (6 min) Community park centered on an oak tree that's more than two centuries old, with a 25-foot trunk. Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens (20 min) This 120 acre arboretum provides rustic trails through the woods & labelled plant life. Tree Hill Nature Center (15 min) Trails, gardens, wildlife & a natural history museum for children on a large nature reserve. 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. James Weldon Johnson Park (7 min) Small urban plaza featuring 2 fountains & a stage, plus occasional music & arts events. John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge (6 min) 1941 steel lift bridge & city icon, with 4 lanes for traffic & 2 sidewalks offering skyline vistas. Florida Theatre (7 min) Opened in 1927, this historic hall hosts shows ranging from ballet & opera to pop, jazz & country. Museum Of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (7 min) Art museum features changing exhibition galleries along with permanent works & a children's area. |