| parking is free. some have pull-out sofas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. coin-operated laundry facilities are available. off i-95, this low-key, extended-stay hotel is 3 miles from jacksonville zoo and gardens, and 7 miles from both jacksonville international airport and the catty shack ranch wildlife sanctuary. the straightforward studios feature kitchenettes with stove-tops, microwaves and fridge/freezers, plus dining areas, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi
Jacksonville International Airport 13 min
Southbank Riverwalk (19 min)
1.25-mi. paved promenade along the St. Johns River with art, benches & city & sunset views. Fort Caroline (26 min)
Memorial commemorating a short-lived 16th-century French fort, with a walking trail & museum. Ritz Theatre & Museum (14 min)
Rebuilt 1921-era facility offering concerts & exhibits documenting local African-American culture. Memorial Park (18 min)
Designed by Olmsted, 6 acres of open space along the St. Johns river used for jogging & walking. Friendship Fountain (18 min)
Huge, circular fountain with jets of water as high as 120 ft. & multi-colored lights at night. Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve (36 min)
Historic coastal nature preserve with wetland, salt marsh & hardwood forest habitats. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens (17 min)
Museum showcases 5,000 works of art from all eras in a riverfront site surrounded by gardens. Museum Of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (16 min)
Art museum features changing exhibition galleries along with permanent works & a children's area. MOSH (18 min)
Aquariums & exhibits on the body, marine mammals & energy are featured at this popular museum. Treaty Oak Park (18 min)
Community park centered on an oak tree that's more than two centuries old, with a 25-foot trunk. Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens (19 min)
This 120 acre arboretum provides rustic trails through the woods & labelled plant life. 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. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (8 min)
Vast zoo highlighting local as well as African wildlife with gardens, a train & a kids' zone. Tree Hill Nature Center (22 min)
Trails, gardens, wildlife & a natural history museum for children on a large nature reserve. Florida Theatre (17 min)
Opened in 1927, this historic hall hosts shows ranging from ballet & opera to pop, jazz & country. | 
