| off interstate 95, this unpretentious low-rise hotel is 2 miles from the st. a breakfast buffet is complimentary. casual rooms feature flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness center, plus barbecue grills and coin-operated laundry facilities. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. augustine aquarium and 8 miles from the nearest beach along the atlantic ocean. parking is also available Jacksonville International Airport 49 min
San Sebastian Winery (14 min) Convivial local winery offering complimentary tastings & facility tours, plus a gift shop. Anastasia State Park (21 min) Beach-filled park offering swimming & fishing plus canoe & kayak rentals, hiking & a campground. St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum (20 min) Climbing tours of a circa 1875 black & white striped lighthouse plus a museum & shipyard playground. St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum (14 min) The history of pirates told through interactive exhibits, artifacts, movie props & scavenger hunts. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park (19 min) Over 100 years old, this attraction offers gator & reptile shows plus zip lining over the grounds. Oldest Wooden School House (15 min) Historic cedar-and-cypress building offering a glimpse of school life in Spanish Colonial times. World Golf Village (13 min) Golf resort showcasing the World Golf Hall of Fame, offering courses, lodging, dining & shopping. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (14 min) Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine (16 min) Stately, historic, 18th-century cathedral with a grand interior, events, a gift shop & more. Old Jail (12 min) Compact prison built in 1890, now a museum offering exhibits & educational tours of old cells. Lightner Museum (17 min) Victorian-era artifacts, musical instruments & other exhibits are showcased in this historic hotel. Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park (13 min) Expansive park showcasing 16th-century Spanish settlement, with historic village sites & cannons. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (15 min) Historic fort offering self-guided tours (from the drawbridge to the gun deck) & Matanzas Bay views. Potter's Wax Museum (14 min) Longtime museum housed in an old pharmacy, showcasing wax likenesses of famous people. Colonial Quarter (15 min) Costumed craftsmen demonstrate old-world skills in this re-creation of a colonial Spanish village. |