suites add living areas and pull-out sofas. decorated in neutral tones, the casual rooms offer free wi-fi, smart tvs and minifridges, as well as safes, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. amenities include an exercise room, a convenience store and meeting space, plus a trendy tapas bar. breakfast and valet parking are available. this understated hotel is 4 miles from sweetwater wetlands park, 3 miles from the florida museum of natural history - exhibits, and 2 miles from interactive exhibits at the cade museum for creativity and invention. a rooftop terrace features a fire pit, an outdoor pool and sunloungers Gainesville Regional Airport 19 min
Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention (7 min) Modern museum from the inventor of Gatorade featuring interactive science & technology exhibits. Loblolly Woods Nature Park (7 min) This 159-acre forested open space featuring paths & boardwalks is popular for bird watching. Florida Museum of Natural History-Exhibits (11 min) Museum exploring the natural & human heritage of Florida, the Caribbean & Latin America. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (17 min) State preserve with various wildlife habitats & trails for hiking, horseback riding & bicycling. San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park (21 min) Park featuring mature trees & wildlife, plus hiking, biking & horseback riding trails. Historic Haile Homestead (20 min) Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (18 min) Zookeeper training facility at Santa Fe College, with a small zoo & playground open to the public. Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History (10 min) Many species of butterflies & birds roam free in this Natural History Museum interactive exhibit. Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park (16 min) Lush park where visitors can hike to view small waterfalls, thick foliage & a 120-ft. cavity. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (18 min) Harn Museum of Art (10 min) One of the largest university-affiliated museums in the U.S., it offers art from around the globe. Matheson History Museum (6 min) Stately museum with interpretive exhibits on local history & tours of an 1867 house. Depot Park (8 min) This large park features a playground & splash pad, lawns, a large pond with a promenade & more. Morningside Nature Center (12 min) Nature center with more than 7 mi. of trails, farm animals, guided tours & events. Sweetwater Wetlands Park (10 min) Manmade wetlands habitat with birds, crocodiles, boardwalk nature trails & ranger-led tours. |