breakfast (surcharge) is served in a casual cafe/bar featuring regular live entertainment. there's also a u. this low-key, craftsman-style hotel dating from 1876 is 4 miles from the historic louis p. thursby house and 12 miles from hontoon island state park. upgraded rooms add coffeemakers and pull-out sofas. the individually decorated rooms with hardwood floors and traditional furnishings offer free wi-fi, cable tv, microwaves and minifridges. parking is included. postal service museum. minimum-stay rules may apply. s. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Orlando Executive Airport 44 min
Lake Beresford Park (10 min) Natural 210-acre park surrounded by a biking, skating & walking trail plus playgrounds & pavilions. Blue Springs (9 min) A manatee refuge, this spring offers crystal clear waters, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking & tubing. Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp (11 min) Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens (14 min) Opened in 1923, this zoo stars endangered big cats, reptiles & more plus a zip line & rope bridges. Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge (22 min) 21,574 riverside acres with marshes, swamps, uplands & lakes for hiking, boating & fishing. DeBary Hall Historic Site (11 min) Museum of Art-DeLand (13 min) Established museum known for its eclectic range of fine art, including regional works & sculpture. Stetson Mansion (11 min) Built in 1886, this restored estate & former home of hat maker John B. Stetson offers guided tours. Victoria Hills Golf Club (9 min) Blue Spring State Park (8 min) Park featuring a cool-water spring on the St. Johns River that's popular for swimming & kayaking. Lake Monroe (23 min) Lake fringed by parks, pathways & picnic spots, popular for fishing & watching the sunset. Gemini Springs Park (12 min) 210-acre retreat offering 2 natural springs, a dog park, fishing, trails, campsites & a playground. Green Springs Park (17 min) This wooded site with natural sulfur springs offers trails, overlooks, picnicking & a playground. Hontoon Island Adventures (21 min) Natural park offers family-friendly activities for all ages including canoe rentals & a picnic area. |