check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. all rooms and suites include free wi-fi, desks and tvs, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities, minifridges, and microwaves. children aged 17 and under stay free with an adult. free amenities include continental breakfast, an airport shuttle, and parking. suites add living areas and whirlpool tubs. located 3 miles from jacksonville international airport, this modest hotel in a low-rise building is 7 miles from jacksonville zoo and gardens. there's also an outdoor pool, a business center and a fitness center, plus a meeting room Jacksonville International Airport 6 min
Big Talbot Island State Park (34 min) Kayaking, fishing & beach pavilion picnics in a nature reserve sheltering egrets, bobcats & deer. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens (20 min) Museum showcases 5,000 works of art from all eras in a riverfront site surrounded by gardens. Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve (37 min) Historic coastal nature preserve with wetland, salt marsh & hardwood forest habitats. Museum Of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (19 min) Art museum features changing exhibition galleries along with permanent works & a children's area. Tree Hill Nature Center (23 min) Trails, gardens, wildlife & a natural history museum for children on a large nature reserve. MOSH (21 min) Aquariums & exhibits on the body, marine mammals & energy are featured at this popular museum. Southbank Riverwalk (22 min) 1.25-mi. paved promenade along the St. Johns River with art, benches & city & sunset views. Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens (21 min) This 120 acre arboretum provides rustic trails through the woods & labelled plant life. Florida Theatre (20 min) Opened in 1927, this historic hall hosts shows ranging from ballet & opera to pop, jazz & country. Talbot Island (34 min) Large pieces of driftwood are on the serene beach of this scenic nature preserve for birdwatching. Fort Caroline (27 min) Memorial commemorating a short-lived 16th-century French fort, with a walking trail & museum. Big Talbot Island State Park (34 min) Picnics, hiking, boating & nature study on an island with diverse habitats, from bluffs to beaches. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (13 min) Vast zoo highlighting local as well as African wildlife with gardens, a train & a kids' zone. The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary (15 min) Tours are given of this non-profit sanctuary for rescued exotic cats such as tigers, lions & pumas. Friendship Fountain (22 min) Huge, circular fountain with jets of water as high as 120 ft. & multi-colored lights at night. |