| this informal hotel off highway 99 is 2 miles from merced's applegate park zoo, 4 miles from merced regional airport and 6 miles from the university of california-merced. the straightforward rooms offer free wifi and flat-screen tvs, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers; some have whirlpool tubs. there's also an outdoor pool, a gym and a business center, as well as a coin-operated laundry. parking and a hot breakfast buffet are complimentary. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Fresno Yosemite International Airport 1 hr 1
Fahrens Park (13 min)
The Black Rascal Bike Path passes through this recreation area with a playground & disc-golf course. Merced Agricultural Museum (6 min) Elmer Murchie Park (12 min)
A fenced playground, walking path, sports courts & picnic area with BBQs are the draw at this park. Merced's Applegate Park Zoo (7 min)
This park with picnic areas & a playground is home to a small zoo that shelters native wildlife. Merced Multicultural Arts Center (5 min)
Galleries showcasing temporary exhibitions by local & national artists. McNamara Park (4 min)
Community park offering over 8-acres of green space & recreational amenities, including a pool. Bloss Mansion (11 min) Yosemite Lake (16 min) Merced County Courthouse Museum (5 min)
Local history museum in a restored 1875 building housing rotating exhibits, artifacts & a gift shop. Lake Yosemite County Park (15 min)
Scenic park with an artificial reservoir for swimming, fishing & kayaking, plus picnic shelters. Merced National Wildlife Refuge (21 min)
10.2-acre wetlands & grasslands known as a legendary wintering habitat for waterfowl & shorebirds. Rahilly Park (9 min)
A 2.9-acre community park with a playground, picnic shelter & access to a cycle path. Castle Air Museum (12 min)
Aircraft museum housing more than 40 WWII & Cold War airplanes including a Grumman US-2A Tracker. | 
