Curated by your hosts at Pink Hen House
Lincolnville sits just south of the old city, so a walk downtown is a gentle loop rather than an expedition. This route links the landmarks in the order you meet them, with the walking times we have published for the cottage.
1 block
Start at the lake
Head one block to Lake Maria Sanchez and follow it north — a calm start under the oaks before the streets get busy.
8 min walk
The Gilded Age blocks
No. 18 min walk from the cottage
Lightner Museum
Collections housed in the former Hotel Alcazar, one of Henry Flagler's grand hotels.
No. 2
Flagler College
The former Hotel Ponce de León across the street — the courtyard alone is worth the detour.
The heart of the old city
No. 3
Plaza de la Constitución
The historic town plaza between the old city and the bayfront.
No. 48 min walk from the cottage
St. George Street
The pedestrian street at the center of the historic district, lined with shops and cafés.
13 min walk
Back along the bay
No. 613 min walk from the cottage
Bridge of Lions
The landmark bridge across the Matanzas River. Walk the bayfront home — the cottage is four blocks from the water.
On the map
Where it all is, from the Hen House
The hen marks our block in Lincolnville. Walking times appear only where we have measured them.
Good to know
- Wear comfortable shoes — many downtown streets are brick or coquina.
- Bring water in the warmer months; shade is good under the oaks but thin on the bayfront.
Businesses change — check hours and reservations before you go.