Hotel in Downtown St. Augustine near Castillo de San Marcos Fort
The Country Inn & Suites hotel in downtown St. Augustine, FL is a modern facility in the heart of the oldest city in the United States. Our lovely, historic-district location will make it easy for you to explore popular attractions and modern entertainment options like the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, Mission Nombre de Dios and the Bridge of Lions. Country Inn & Suites is just a half mile from the historic Spanish Fort, Castillo de San Marcos, and it is just two miles from Flagler College. We are also the only hotel located next door to the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. The sightseeing Red Train is just two blocks away, and the Green Trolley is only four blocks away - catch one and enjoy one of the best ways to explore this historic city.
Our hotel in downtown St. Augustine is near the following attractions:
Ancient City Tours (1.7 miles) Tour the oldest city in the nation and learn about its many ghost stories and legends. Phone: +1 (904) 827-0807
Alligator Farm Zoological Park (3.1 miles) This zoo near our St. Augustine, FL hotel displays a variety of alligators and crocodiles. Phone: +1 (904) 824-3337
St. Augustine's Spanish Quarter (1.4 miles) St. Augustine's Spanish Quarter is a historical museum come to life. Staffed by costumed interpreters who relive the time when St. Augustine was an outpost for the Spanish Empire. Phone: +1 (904) 825-6830
Castillo de San Marcos Spanish Fort (0.6 miles) This impressive historic wonder was built in the 1600s, when Spain was colonizing Florida and founding St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States. See the incredible architecture and beautifully preserved battle stations and living quarters.
Mission Nombre de Dios (1 mile) Founded in the 16th century, this old Spanish church is still operational and is one of the most popular historic attractions in St. Augustine. Phone: +1 (904) 824-2809
Fountain of Youth (0.7 miles) Visit the sight of the oldest continually inhabited European colony in our nation. This village, originally named Seloy by the Indians, is home to Leon's fabled "Fountain of Youth," which was thought to give eternal youth to whoever drank from it. Phone: +1 (904) 829-3168
Old Town Trolley Tours (0.5 miles) Take a trolley across St Augustine and see the sights of yesteryear. Phone: +1 (904) 829-3800
Lightner Museum (1.7 miles) Get a glimpse at relics of the Gilded age and the Victorian age when you stop by the Lightner Museum. Phone: +1 (904) 824-2874
Old Florida Museum (0.1 miles) The Old Florida Museum chronicles a time before the Europeans colonized Florida. Guests will learn about Native American culture in Florida through amazing displays and hands-on experiences. Phone: +1 (904) 824-8874
Oldest Wooden School House (1.3 miles) Visit a 200 year-old school house from the time of Spanish Imperial rule. Phone: +1 (904) 824-0192
About Jacksonville
Located along the scenic St. Johns River, Jacksonville is a thriving port town and one of the Southeast's major cultural, commercial, industrial and financial centers. As the largest city in land area in the U.S., Jacksonville offers a wealth of attractions and recreational opportunities. A prominent waterfront gives convenient access to boat cruises, riverfront boardwalks, fish camps, and offshore fishing. For sports fans, Jacksonville is the home of the NFL Jaguars, as well as college football's Gator Bowl Classic. Golfers can hit the links on a number of premier courses, including The Players Championship Course (TPC) in Ponte Verda. Other points of interest include: Jacksonville Landing, a waterfront marketplace with unique shops and restaurants; the Jacksonville Zoological Gardens; Adventure Landing amusement park; plus a number of local museums and historical sites. And don't forget, the golden sand of Jacksonville Beach is just a short drive away.
Did you know?
Jacksonville Landing is a great place to visit for food and shopping. This two-level horseshoe shaped building was completed in 1987. Developed by Rouse Corporation, Jacksonville Landing is one of their signature "festival marketplaces" that also include Faneuil Hall in Boston and Bayside Marketplace in Miami.