| its also 8 miles from both us-19 and the jay b. facing a busy state road, this relaxed hotel is 5 miles from lake frances. the unpretentious rooms provide flat-screen tvs and wi-fi, as well as minifridges, microwaves and keurig coffeemakers. starkey wilderness park. suites add sitting areas and sofabeds. . amenities include an outdoor pool and a fitness center. breakfast and parking are available
Tampa International Airport 29 min
Tampa Bay Downs (25 min)
Opened in 1926, this thoroughbred horse racing track features a poker room & golf practice area. Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art (22 min)
Sizable collection of 20th-century art, including much by Abraham Rattner, plus many modern masters. Sunset Beach (27 min)
11-acre beach park on a peninsula featuring a playground, a boat launch, volleyball & more. Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks (20 min)
Visitors can purchase sea sponges, see docked sponge boats & eat Greek fare at this locale. Lake Tarpon (18 min)
This 2,500-acre freshwater lake offers swimming, bass fishing, boating & other activities. Fred Howard Park (27 min)
Happening park located on the Gulf of Mexico draws a bustling crowd for the beach & swim area. TPC Tampa Bay (12 min)
High-end, 18-hole golf course & country club since 1991 with natural wetlands, an eatery & pro shop. Innisbrook (24 min) Copperhead Course (22 min)
This pine-tree-lined 18-hole, 7,200-yard golf course is 1 of 4 at the Innisbrook resort. James E. Grey Preserve (14 min)
80-acre riverfront preserve offering many birds & other wildlife, 2 mi. of trails & a playground. John Chesnut Sr. Park (18 min)
Lush green space with a variety of wildlife, plus a lake for boating, sports fields & a dog park. Brooker Creek (15 min)
Nature and wetland Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park (24 min)
This salt marsh boasts depths of up to 320 feet & is popular for fishing, bird-watching & paddling. Big Cat Rescue (17 min)
Campaigning sanctuary for abused & abandoned big cats offering a range of guided educational tours. Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park (10 min)
This sizable tract of public land offers opportunities for camping, nature viewing, fishing & more. | 
