half a mile from interstate 95, this straightforward hotel is 5 miles from the museum of science & history, featuring an aquarium, and 2 miles from autobahn indoor speedway & events. all provide flat-screen tvs and wi-fi, as well as minifridges and microwaves. there's a coin-operated laundry. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. accessed via exterior corridors, the streamlined rooms feature sitting areas and desks. parking is available Jacksonville International Airport 25 min
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (17 min) Vast zoo highlighting local as well as African wildlife with gardens, a train & a kids' zone. Florida Theatre (9 min) Opened in 1927, this historic hall hosts shows ranging from ballet & opera to pop, jazz & country. Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events - Jacksonville, FL (6 min) Indoor go-kart racing center offering 2 tracks & modern, Italian-made karts, plus parties & leagues. Museum Of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (10 min) Art museum features changing exhibition galleries along with permanent works & a children's area. Friendship Fountain (9 min) Huge, circular fountain with jets of water as high as 120 ft. & multi-colored lights at night. Dog Wood Park of Jacksonville (8 min) Roomy dog park offering open fields & a big pond, along with walking trails through the woods. Memorial Park (10 min) Designed by Olmsted, 6 acres of open space along the St. Johns river used for jogging & walking. Southbank Riverwalk (9 min) 1.25-mi. paved promenade along the St. Johns River with art, benches & city & sunset views. Fort Caroline (24 min) Memorial commemorating a short-lived 16th-century French fort, with a walking trail & museum. Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens (15 min) This 120 acre arboretum provides rustic trails through the woods & labelled plant life. Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach (18 min) Aquatic complex chain with additional land attractions including mini-golf, laser tag & go-karts. Jacksonville's 'Hands On' Children's Museum (9 min) Interactive & hands-on exhibits including a castle, grocery store & other kid-friendly play areas. Tree Hill Nature Center (15 min) Trails, gardens, wildlife & a natural history museum for children on a large nature reserve. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens (10 min) Museum showcases 5,000 works of art from all eras in a riverfront site surrounded by gardens. MOSH (8 min) Aquariums & exhibits on the body, marine mammals & energy are featured at this popular museum. |