| across the road from silver springs state park, this unassuming budget hotel is 10 miles from marion county speedway and 2 miles from ocala national forest. suites add whirlpool tubs and/or sitting areas. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub and an exercise room, plus a coin-operated laundry. there's a 24-hour restaurant and a pub. parking is complimentary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. simple, warmly furnished rooms have free wi-fi, tvs and coffeemakers. upgraded rooms add microwaves and minifridges. kids age 12 and younger stay at no charge with an adult
Orlando International Airport 1 hr 38
Marshall Swamp Trailhead (8 min) Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center (4 min)
Local museum featuring a replica 19th-century homestead, plus exhibits on Florida's natural history. Coehadjoe Park (4 min)
Natural area with picnic tables, sport courts, a playground & walking trails through the trees. Silver Springs State Park, Campground and Museum Entrance (4 min) Indian Lake State Forest (6 min) Ray Wayside Park (6 min)
Peaceful riverfront park featuring a boat launch, picnic pavilion, playground & open green space. Discovery Center (12 min)
Modest outfit offering educational workshops & classes for children, plus rotating exhibits. Fort King National Historic Park (8 min)
Site of a 19th-century army post, with a visitor center, interpretive trails & picnic facilities. Appleton Museum of Art (6 min)
This museum houses a vast collection of European, American & Asian artwork in a contemporary space. Bear-N-Oak Trail, Indian Lake State Forest (6 min) Jervey Gantt Park (11 min)
Green space with a 2-mi. exercise path, sports courts, picnic shelters, playgrounds & a water park. Marion County Museum of History and Archaeology (9 min)
Opened in 2011, this modest museum features history exhibits, including Native American artifacts. Silver Springs State Park (3 min)
Nature park bisected by a river, with trails, a museum, a picnic area, rental cabins & more. The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park (15 min)
Scenic destination offering nine zip lines, two rope bridges & a rappel, plus horseback riding. Silver Springs (15 min)
Crystal-clear spring waters & National Natural Landmark popular for canoeing & glass-bottom boating. | 
