| casual rooms feature smart tvs, wi-fi and minifridges, as well as microwaves, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. josephs hospital - south, this laid-back hotel is 5 miles from the manatee viewing center and 8 miles from apollo beach preserve. suites add sitting areas with pull-out couches. amenities consist of guest laundry facilities, meeting space and an exercise room, plus an outdoor pool, and a patio with umbrella-shaded tables. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a mile from both us-301 and st. breakfast and parking are available
Tampa International Airport 34 min
Gardenville Recreation Center (13 min) Golden Aster Scrub Nature Preserve (12 min)
Nature and park Pine Key (17 min) Harbour Island (31 min)
Residential island with a popular restaurant & cafe scene, plus water taxi connections to downtown. Little Manatee River State Park (19 min)
Aquatic preserve park featuring a winding river, equestrian trails, campsites, picnicking & fishing. Manatee Viewing Center (13 min)
Protected marine reserve with a 50-ft. observation tower, trails, a boardwalk & butterfly gardens. Apollo Beach (14 min)
Waterfront community on a saltwater canal system, with a protected beach reserve & fishing charters. Apollo Beach Preserve (17 min)
Dog-friendly, 2-acre sandy beach & popular birdwatching spot with restrooms; no swimming allowed. Ballast Point Park (35 min)
Historic waterfront park offering views of Downtown with a cafe, pier, picnicking & a playground. Lithia Springs Park (26 min)
Forested Alafia River park with a natural spring that is warm year round, plus camping facilities. E.G. Simmons Regional Park (19 min)
This waterfront wildlife sanctuary & campground offers swimming, kayak rentals & picnic facilities. Balm Boyette Scrub Preserve (14 min)
Mountain biking, outdoor recreation, and park Manatee Viewing Center Boardwalk Observation Point (13 min) International Independent Showmen's Museum (17 min)
Museum exploring the heritage of American carnivals, with exhibits, memorabilia & antique rides. Alafia River State Park (20 min)
Former phosphate mine with horse, bike & hiking trails amid wildlife, forests, hills & lakes. | 
