other free perks consist of parking, use of a beach cottage and loaner bikes. augustines old town historic district, this elegant b&b in a house dating from 1791 is a 2-minute walk from the oldest house museum. quaint, uniquely decorated rooms feature flat-screen tvs, private bathrooms, free wi-fi and ipod docks. there's also a heated pool and a shaded courtyard with a tropical garden. multi-course breakfast is served daily, and complimentary food offerings also include a morning coffee bar, all-day drinks and an evening social hour. set in st. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. some upgraded rooms and suites offer balconies, fireplaces, 4-poster beds and whirlpool tubs Jacksonville International Airport 1 hr 3
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park (7 min) Over 100 years old, this attraction offers gator & reptile shows plus zip lining over the grounds. Colonial Quarter (12 min) Costumed craftsmen demonstrate old-world skills in this re-creation of a colonial Spanish village. San Sebastian Winery (16 min) Convivial local winery offering complimentary tastings & facility tours, plus a gift shop. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (16 min) Historic fort offering self-guided tours (from the drawbridge to the gun deck) & Matanzas Bay views. St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum (13 min) The history of pirates told through interactive exhibits, artifacts, movie props & scavenger hunts. Old Jail (8 min) Compact prison built in 1890, now a museum offering exhibits & educational tours of old cells. Anastasia State Park (9 min) Beach-filled park offering swimming & fishing plus canoe & kayak rentals, hiking & a campground. 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 (13 min) Historic cedar-and-cypress building offering a glimpse of school life in Spanish Colonial times. Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park (9 min) Expansive park showcasing 16th-century Spanish settlement, with historic village sites & cannons. Gonzalez-Alvarez House (1 min) Spanish colonial building furnished as in olden days & affiliated with nearby museums & a garden. Lightner Museum (6 min) Victorian-era artifacts, musical instruments & other exhibits are showcased in this historic hotel. Potter's Wax Museum (15 min) Longtime museum housed in an old pharmacy, showcasing wax likenesses of famous people. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (18 min) Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum (8 min) Climbing tours of a circa 1875 black & white striped lighthouse plus a museum & shipyard playground. |