| in addition to free hot breakfast (or breakfast bags to go), amenities include an outdoor pool and patio, a fitness center, event space and free parking. just off i-75, this straightforward hotel is 2 miles from university of florida and 5. functional rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs with hd channels, plus desks, coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 5 miles from paynes prairie preserve state park
Gainesville Regional Airport 24 min
Morningside Nature Center (17 min)
Nature center with more than 7 mi. of trails, farm animals, guided tours & events. San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park (19 min)
Park featuring mature trees & wildlife, plus hiking, biking & horseback riding trails. Harn Museum of Art (9 min)
One of the largest university-affiliated museums in the U.S., it offers art from around the globe. Depot Park (12 min)
This large park features a playground & splash pad, lawns, a large pond with a promenade & more. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (7 min) Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park (18 min)
Lush park where visitors can hike to view small waterfalls, thick foliage & a 120-ft. cavity. Loblolly Woods Nature Park (11 min)
This 159-acre forested open space featuring paths & boardwalks is popular for bird watching. Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (12 min)
Zookeeper training facility at Santa Fe College, with a small zoo & playground open to the public. Sweetwater Wetlands Park (8 min)
Manmade wetlands habitat with birds, crocodiles, boardwalk nature trails & ranger-led tours. Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History (9 min)
Many species of butterflies & birds roam free in this Natural History Museum interactive exhibit. Swamp Head Brewery (6 min)
Local brewhouse offering craft beers in a low-key taproom & weekly tours of its facilities. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (7 min)
Bamboo, roses, herbs & water lilies are a few highlights of this botanical garden with a gift shop. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (14 min)
State preserve with various wildlife habitats & trails for hiking, horseback riding & bicycling. Florida Museum of Natural History-Exhibits (10 min)
Museum exploring the natural & human heritage of Florida, the Caribbean & Latin America. Historic Haile Homestead (9 min) | 
