| built in the 1920s, this historic hotel is renowned for playing host to many hollywood and sports stars in its heyday. the hotel has a seasonal restaurant/buffet with seasonal complimentary breakfast, an outdoor pool and a veranda overlooking main street. suites also have microwaves and minifridges, plus extra living and working space. the elegant, old-fashioned rooms (accessed via the original elevator) all have wired internet (wi-fi in the lobby), cable tv and coffeemakers. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. it's on the tree-lined main street, 6 minutes' walk from donaldson park and lake verona. some also have extra bedrooms and bathrooms
Orlando International Airport 1 hr 29
Lake Sebring (11 min)
A 494-acre freshwater lake & fishing area with a public boat launch named after a city founder. Lake Verona (4 min)
This 41-acre circular lake in a residential area features a park, a swimming beach & a boat launch. Golf Hammock Golf Club (19 min) Donaldson Park (3 min) Highlands Hammock State Park (21 min)
Huge park offers full camping facilities, trails & wildlife in an old-growth cypress swamp. Avon Park Depot Museum (6 min) Lake Tulane (18 min) Peter Powell Roberts Museum of Art HCA Cultural Center (6 min)
Art museum, museum, and art Avon Park Mowerplex (5 min) SFSC Museum of Florida Art and Culture (6 min)
Museum and art Lake Denton (7 min)
Well-known lake to practice diving skills, with basic restrooms & tree-shaded grassy areas. Lake Jackson (14 min)
Lake and beach | 
