| the relaxed rooms have free wi-fi and tvs, plus coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves. a 15-minute walk from fort mose historic state park, this low-key roadside hotel is a 2-mile drive from castillo de san marcos, a historic fort and museum, and a mile from ponce de leon's fountain of youth archaeological park. amenities include free continental breakfast and parking, plus an outdoor pool. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites add sitting areas. there's also a cottage with a private patio, plus an apartment with a sundeck. kids 17 and under stay free with an adult
Jacksonville International Airport 55 min
St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum (5 min)
The history of pirates told through interactive exhibits, artifacts, movie props & scavenger hunts. Potter's Wax Museum (6 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. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park (11 min)
Over 100 years old, this attraction offers gator & reptile shows plus zip lining over the grounds. St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum (12 min)
Climbing tours of a circa 1875 black & white striped lighthouse plus a museum & shipyard playground. Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine (8 min)
Stately, historic, 18th-century cathedral with a grand interior, events, a gift shop & more. Oldest Wooden School House (7 min)
Historic cedar-and-cypress building offering a glimpse of school life in Spanish Colonial times. Anastasia State Park (12 min)
Beach-filled park offering swimming & fishing plus canoe & kayak rentals, hiking & a campground. Colonial Quarter (7 min)
Costumed craftsmen demonstrate old-world skills in this re-creation of a colonial Spanish village. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (7 min)
Historic fort offering self-guided tours (from the drawbridge to the gun deck) & Matanzas Bay views. Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park (3 min)
Expansive park showcasing 16th-century Spanish settlement, with historic village sites & cannons. Lightner Museum (8 min)
Victorian-era artifacts, musical instruments & other exhibits are showcased in this historic hotel. Fort Mose Historic State Park (15 min)
Park on the Birding Trail has a museum exploring its history as a 1738 settlement for freed slaves. Old Jail (17 min)
Compact prison built in 1890, now a museum offering exhibits & educational tours of old cells. San Sebastian Winery (6 min)
Convivial local winery offering complimentary tastings & facility tours, plus a gift shop. | 
