| augustine light. theres an on-site dog run, and dog treats are available. freebies include off-street parking and a continental breakfast buffet, and other amenities include an outdoor pool and weekend art classes. occupying 6 acres off us 1, this family-owned hotel is 2 miles from castillo san marcos and 4 miles from the st. all come with free wi-fi, coffeemakers, flat-screen tvs, minifridges and microwaves. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the casual rooms with en suite bathrooms feature laminate wood and ceramic tile floors
Jacksonville International Airport 55 min
Potter's Wax Museum (5 min)
Longtime museum housed in an old pharmacy, showcasing wax likenesses of famous people. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (5 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Anastasia State Park (12 min)
Beach-filled park offering swimming & fishing plus canoe & kayak rentals, hiking & a campground. Colonial Quarter (6 min)
Costumed craftsmen demonstrate old-world skills in this re-creation of a colonial Spanish village. Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park (20 min)
Expansive park showcasing 16th-century Spanish settlement, with historic village sites & cannons. Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine (7 min)
Stately, historic, 18th-century cathedral with a grand interior, events, a gift shop & more. Oldest Wooden School House (6 min)
Historic cedar-and-cypress building offering a glimpse of school life in Spanish Colonial times. St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum (5 min)
The history of pirates told through interactive exhibits, artifacts, movie props & scavenger hunts. Lightner Museum (8 min)
Victorian-era artifacts, musical instruments & other exhibits are showcased in this historic hotel. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park (10 min)
Over 100 years old, this attraction offers gator & reptile shows plus zip lining over the grounds. San Sebastian Winery (5 min)
Convivial local winery offering complimentary tastings & facility tours, plus a gift shop. Fort Mose Historic State Park (19 min)
Park on the Birding Trail has a museum exploring its history as a 1738 settlement for freed slaves. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (6 min)
Historic fort offering self-guided tours (from the drawbridge to the gun deck) & Matanzas Bay views. Old Jail (15 min)
Compact prison built in 1890, now a museum offering exhibits & educational tours of old cells. St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum (11 min)
Climbing tours of a circa 1875 black & white striped lighthouse plus a museum & shipyard playground. | 
