At Wingate Inns, we know our business and we mean it. Our hotel consistently offers a host of valuable amenities at no extra cost to you. Our all-inclusive pricing model gives you access to services and benefits you will not find at other hotel chains, all FREE of charge. Closest hotel to Mayo Clinic, and the University of North Florida UNF, only five minutes to Jacksonville's beautiful beaches Shuttle service available to Mayo and St. Lukes Hospital. Easy on and off access to Rte.202, (J. Turner Butler Blvd) and the 9-A cloverleaf, just minutes from the busy Interstate 95 North, South corridor Seven restaurants within walking distance to the hotel, located in the adjacent shopping complex Ten Minutes to Merrill Lynch and BCBS, and the vast business and industrial parks at Gate Parkway and Deerwood Park Ten Minutes to Ponte Vedra Beach and the TPC, (Tournament Players Course) in the world renowned development at Sawgrass, within walking distance to the Jacksonville Golf and Country Club, minutes from the Queens Harbor Golf and Yacht Club, and the Golf Plex at UNF Guestrooms overlooking the fairways at the Windsor Parke Golf and Country Club Nearby Attractions Include Adventure Landing, Tinseltown Mega- Plex Cinema, St. Johns Town Center, Costco, Sam's, BJ's Whole Sale Club, Regency Mall, Avenues Mall, Jacksonville Zoo, Mayport Naval Base, Sun Cruz Casino, St. Augustine Historic District and the quaint charm of the downtown shops and boutiques, PGA World Golf Village and IMAX Threatre, Alltel Stadium (home of the Jaguars), The Landing, Waterfront Complex, Five Points, Riverside - Avondale shops and restaurants Surrounding Businesses Include Mayo Clinic, St Luke's Hospital, Allstate Insurance, Blue Cross Blue Shield, TNT Logistics, RS&H, ADT, Vistakon, ADP, and the Sutton Park Business District
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During your Jacksonville vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum
From 1921 to 1971, the Ritz Theatre was the center of cultural life in LaVilla, an African-American neighborhood so vibrant that it was known as the Harlem of the South. Many entertainers played the Ritz before moving on to the Apollo Theater in the real Harlem. Most of LaVilla's small, clapboard "shotgun" houses (so called because you could fire a shotgun through the central hallway to the back room and not hit anything) have been torn down in anticipation of urban renewal, but the Ritz has been rebuilt and is once again a center of the city's cultural life. Only the northwest corner of the building, including the Ritz sign, is original, but the new 426-seat theater captures the spirit of vaudevillian times. Off the lobby, LaVilla Museum recounts local African-American history and exhibits the works of black artists.
Southbank Riverwalk
Bordering the St. Johns River, directly opposite Jacksonville Landing , this 1 1/4-mile wooden zigzag boardwalk is usually filled with joggers, tourists, folks sitting on benches, and lovers walking hand-in-hand, all of them watching the riverboats, the shorebirds, and downtown's skyline reflected in the water. At 200 feet in diameter, the Friendship Fountain, near the west end, is the nation's largest self-contained fountain; it's especially beautiful at night when illuminated by 265 colored lights. Nearby, you'll pass military memorials, a small museum dedicated to the city's history, and the Museum of Science & History of Jacksonville (MOSH), at Museum Circle and San Marco Boulevard (tel. 904/396-6674; www.themosh.org). MOSH is an interactive children's museum focusing on the science and history of Northeast Florida. One of its stars is an Allosaurus dinosaur skeleton. It also has a small planetarium, with shows included in museum admission: $7 for adults, $5.50 for seniors, and $5 for children 3 to 12. The museum is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm, Saturday from 10am to 6pm, and Sunday from 1 to 6pm. The Riverwalk is the scene of special MOSH programs, seafood fests, parties, parades, and arts-and-crafts festivals.
Jacksonville Landing
Resembling New York City's South Street Seaport, Boston's Faneuil Hall, Miami's Bayside, and Baltimore's Inner Harbor, this glass-and-steel complex on the north bank of the river serves as the focus of downtown activity. Yeah, you may see a mime or two occasionally, and there's a Hooters, a Ruby Tuesday, and a Starbucks, but there's also amazing local live music, good non-chain sushi, and Thai and Mexican restaurants. Unlike those in other cities, this complex is not just for tourists -- it's command central for many locals looking for a lively day or night out. There are more than 65 stores here, but shopping is secondary to the dining and entertainment. You can choose from a half-dozen full-service restaurants, plus an inexpensive food court with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the river. The Landing is the scene of numerous special events, ranging from arts festivals to baseball-card shows, plus outdoor rock, blues, country, and jazz concerts on weekends. Call or check the website to find out what's going on during your stay.
Red Roof Inn Jacksonville - Orange Park
Red Roof Inn is renovating all of their inns nationwide! This location new features redesigned rooms with more comfort and added amenities such as T-Mobile wireless Internet access (daily fee may apply). They're rededicated to making your stay even better and back that promise with their Guest Satisfaction Program, which guarantees you will enjoy your stay or they don't expect you to pay. The Jacksonville - Orange Park Red Roof Inn features an outdoor heated pool and data ports in all ...
ESA Jacksonville-Riverwalk
Extended Stay America Jacksonville-Riverwalk is designed specifically for people who need more than just a room while away from home. In addition to the comfortable recliner and large work desk, the oversized studio suites feature a kitchen that allows you to prepare meals at your convenience. As a guest of Extended Stay America, you receive complementary movie channels, free local phone calls, voice-mail, and a two-line phone with a computer dataport. Guests also have access to a ...
Suburban Extended Stay St. John's Bluff
Suburban Extended Stay Hotel is located within minutes from all locations surrounding Jacksonville, Florida. For your meals, you can choose from one of many restaurants located just a short drive from the property. Beautiful Jacksonville Beach is within minutes of hotel. The staff will greet you with a smile and warm welcome. Suburban Extended Stay Hotel - just what you need. Fully equipped kitchens in all rooms. Great weekly (extended stay) rates. Front Desk Hours: (Sunday - Thursday) 8:00AM ...
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Most recent user reviews
My review of Wingate Inn - Jacksonville Mayo Clinic Area
Anonymous, 2006-05-07
The Publix grocery store has really great deli sandwiches - try the chopped chicken finger & cheddar!
The Wingate Inn has a good location and offers quite a few options for their complimentary breakfast including making your own waffles. The gym was a bit small & a window that connected to the lobby, making it feel like you're on display. The biggest complaint I had, however, was that the room did not have a window that could open. Therefore, it was constantly damp in the room.
Great location
HOLLY, Manchester, NH, 2005-04-03
I liked the location of this hotel, the highway was close by and made travel stress free. The staff overall was great except I did find myself not wanting to deal with one person in particular. He was on the verge of being rude but thought he was being funny. I would return to the Wingate Inn.
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