| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the warmly decorated rooms offer custom-designed beds, 37-inch flat-screen tvs and wifi (fee). set on 6 acres of land, this modern hotel off interstate 75 is 4 miles from downtown ocala and 11. there's also a business center and over 40,000 sq ft of meeting space. executive rooms include a complimentary buffet breakfast and access to the executive lounge with evening appetizers. suites have balconies. dining options include a restaurant serving southern cuisine and a lounge. other amenities include a fitness center, sports courts, a jogging track, a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and a horse paddock. 4 miles to florida horse park
Gainesville Regional Airport 53 min
Fort King National Historic Park (19 min)
Site of a 19th-century army post, with a visitor center, interpretive trails & picnic facilities. Scott Springs Park (8 min)
Wooded recreational area with caves, a bike terrain park, walking paths & a contemporary playground. Silver Springs State Park (23 min)
Nature park bisected by a river, with trails, a museum, a picnic area, rental cabins & more. Appleton Museum of Art (22 min)
This museum houses a vast collection of European, American & Asian artwork in a contemporary space. Discovery Center (16 min)
Modest outfit offering educational workshops & classes for children, plus rotating exhibits. Lillian Bryant Park (13 min)
Urban park with a splash pad, basketball & volleyball courts, kid's baseball field & 1-mi. trail. Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing (16 min)
Long-running museum housing an extensive collection of vintage hot rods & drag racing cars. The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park (14 min)
Scenic destination offering nine zip lines, two rope bridges & a rappel, plus horseback riding. Brick City Adventure Park (12 min)
Sprawling city park featuring a community center, playground, picnic pavilion & walking trails. Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center (24 min)
Local museum featuring a replica 19th-century homestead, plus exhibits on Florida's natural history. Ocala Wetland Recharge Park (14 min) Ocala Gran Prix (13 min) Sholom Park (16 min)
Picturesque green space with a stately pavilion, a pond & landscaped gardens, plus paved paths. Ocala Downtown Square (13 min) Reilly Arts Center (15 min)
Performing arts, art museum, and art | 
