suites add living areas with sofabeds. less than a mile from interstate 75, this understated hotel is 6 miles from the kanapaha botanical gardens and 7 miles from the florida museum of natural history. pets are welcome for a fee. straightforward rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screens and coffeemakers, plus minifridges and microwaves. a breakfast buffet and parking are complimentary. additional amenities include an outdoor pool and an exercise room, as well as a business center. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. children age 17 and under stay at no charge in a parent's room Gainesville Regional Airport 29 min
Morningside Nature Center (24 min) Nature center with more than 7 mi. of trails, farm animals, guided tours & events. Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park (15 min) Lush park where visitors can hike to view small waterfalls, thick foliage & a 120-ft. cavity. Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (10 min) Zookeeper training facility at Santa Fe College, with a small zoo & playground open to the public. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (19 min) State preserve with various wildlife habitats & trails for hiking, horseback riding & bicycling. Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History (13 min) Many species of butterflies & birds roam free in this Natural History Museum interactive exhibit. Sweetwater Wetlands Park (14 min) Manmade wetlands habitat with birds, crocodiles, boardwalk nature trails & ranger-led tours. Historic Haile Homestead (11 min) Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (11 min) Depot Park (18 min) This large park features a playground & splash pad, lawns, a large pond with a promenade & more. Cofrin Nature Park (8 min) Forested area with a half-mile hiking trail & wetlands fed by Beville Heights Creek. Harn Museum of Art (13 min) One of the largest university-affiliated museums in the U.S., it offers art from around the globe. Dudley Farm Historic State Park (15 min) Historic homestead with self-guided tours detailing Florida farm life from the 1850s to the 1940s. Florida Museum of Natural History-Exhibits (14 min) Museum exploring the natural & human heritage of Florida, the Caribbean & Latin America. Loblolly Woods Nature Park (11 min) This 159-acre forested open space featuring paths & boardwalks is popular for bird watching. San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park (18 min) Park featuring mature trees & wildlife, plus hiking, biking & horseback riding trails. |