| pets are welcome for a fee. continental breakfast is complimentary. humble rooms offer free wi-fi and cable tv, as well as microwaves, minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers; some have sofabeds. suites add living areas. set close to casual eateries in a commercial plaza off interstate 4, this modest hotel on a leafy property is 8 miles from the orlando science center and 31 miles from walt disney world. other amenities include an outdoor pool with a waterfall, plus guest laundry facilities and a 24-hour gym. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Orlando Executive Airport 22 min
Harry P Leu Gardens (16 min) This 50-acre botanic garden & estate on Lake Rowena includes roses, camellias & a butterfly garden. The Holy Land Experience (19 min) Religious theme park with Christian history exhibits & theater shows, plus gift shops & restaurants. Wekiwa Springs State Park (16 min) Guided & self-guided canoe or kayak tours on the Wekiwa River with equipment rental available. Art & History Museums - Maitland (11 min) Complex of charming buildings with art & local history displays, plus classes & special events. Orlando Science Center (12 min) Venerable science center with hands-on exhibits & planetarium shows, plus giant-screen & 3-D films. Orange County Regional History Center (16 min) 5-story museum focused on the history of Central Florida, with some interactive exhibits. Lake Eola Park (16 min) Lake Eola Park (15 min) Popular spot for walking, special events, feeding the swans & renting swan-shaped paddleboats. The Mennello Museum of American Art (12 min) Small museum dedicated to American art, with a lakeside sculpture garden on its manicured grounds. Orlando Museum of Art (13 min) Visiting exhibits join modern American graphics & African artifacts in a contemporary space. Mead Botanical Garden (13 min) Vast, tranquil green space boasting an array of flowering gardens, wildlife habitats & pavilions. Cranes Roost Park (4 min) Lakeside area featuring a walking path, plaza with fountain show & amphitheater for outdoor events. Rock Springs Run State Reserve (31 min) Scenic nature preserve with campsites & 17-miles of trails for biking, hiking & horseback riding. The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art (15 min) Historic, family-friendly museum featuring extensive Tiffany collection & special exhibits. Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens (16 min) Museum in a historic home showing sculptures & other work by Albin Polasek, plus Lake Osceola views. |