| suites add living areas with pull-out sofas. off route 140, this casual, modern lodging is 7 miles from university of california, merced and 8 miles from lake yosemite. free perks consist of parking, hot breakfast and weekday breakfast bags to go. there's also a fitness center and an outdoor pool, as well as a business center and 2 meeting rooms. microwaves, coffeemakers, minifridges and desks are offered in all rooms, as well as free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs with hd channels, and custom-designed beds. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Fresno Yosemite International Airport 1 hr 2
Merced Multicultural Arts Center (9 min)
Galleries showcasing temporary exhibitions by local & national artists. Merced's Applegate Park Zoo (9 min)
This park with picnic areas & a playground is home to a small zoo that shelters native wildlife. Mariposa Creek (15 min) Merced National Wildlife Refuge (23 min)
10.2-acre wetlands & grasslands known as a legendary wintering habitat for waterfowl & shorebirds. Lake Yosemite County Park (16 min)
Scenic park with an artificial reservoir for swimming, fishing & kayaking, plus picnic shelters. McNamara Park (7 min)
Community park offering over 8-acres of green space & recreational amenities, including a pool. Fahrens Park (15 min)
The Black Rascal Bike Path passes through this recreation area with a playground & disc-golf course. Yosemite Lake (17 min) Rahilly Park (10 min)
A 2.9-acre community park with a playground, picnic shelter & access to a cycle path. Castle Air Museum (15 min)
Aircraft museum housing more than 40 WWII & Cold War airplanes including a Grumman US-2A Tracker. Elmer Murchie Park (14 min)
A fenced playground, walking path, sports courts & picnic area with BBQs are the draw at this park. Merced Agricultural Museum (6 min) Merced County Courthouse Museum (8 min)
Local history museum in a restored 1875 building housing rotating exhibits, artifacts & a gift shop. | 
