| suites add whirlpool tubs and/or microwaves and minifridges. theres also an outdoor pool and a business center, as well as free parking for cars and large vehicles. kids 17 and under stay free with a paying adult. just off interstate 75, this low-rise hotel with exterior corridors is a 15-minute drive from central ocala and 47 minutes from ocala national forest. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. all rooms and suites include en suite bathrooms with showers and tubs, and have free wifi, tvs and coffeemakers. a complimentary continental breakfast buffet is provided
Gainesville Regional Airport 49 min
Discovery Center (12 min)
Modest outfit offering educational workshops & classes for children, plus rotating exhibits. Marion County Museum of History and Archaeology (16 min)
Opened in 2011, this modest museum features history exhibits, including Native American artifacts. Fort King National Historic Park (18 min)
Site of a 19th-century army post, with a visitor center, interpretive trails & picnic facilities. Ocala Wetland Recharge Park (7 min) Lillian Bryant Park (8 min)
Urban park with a splash pad, basketball & volleyball courts, kid's baseball field & 1-mi. trail. Sholom Park (17 min)
Picturesque green space with a stately pavilion, a pond & landscaped gardens, plus paved paths. Ocala Tuscawilla Park (11 min)
Venerable city park featuring a small lake, lighted tennis courts & a science discovery center. Ocala Downtown Square (12 min) Appleton Museum of Art (18 min)
This museum houses a vast collection of European, American & Asian artwork in a contemporary space. Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center (20 min)
Local museum featuring a replica 19th-century homestead, plus exhibits on Florida's natural history. Scott Springs Park (13 min)
Wooded recreational area with caves, a bike terrain park, walking paths & a contemporary playground. The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park (9 min)
Scenic destination offering nine zip lines, two rope bridges & a rappel, plus horseback riding. Silver Springs State Park (19 min)
Nature park bisected by a river, with trails, a museum, a picnic area, rental cabins & more. Ocala Gran Prix (5 min) Reilly Arts Center (10 min)
Performing arts, art museum, and art | 
