| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the informal rooms come with complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. kids stay at no extra charge with an adult. off interstate 75, this low-key budget hotel is 2 miles from the university of florida and the florida museum of natural history, and 5 miles from downtown. some add coffeemakers, and/or minifridges and microwaves. there's also an outdoor pool. free perks include parking, and coffee in the lobby. pets are allowed
Gainesville Regional Airport 27 min
Florida Museum of Natural History-Exhibits (9 min)
Museum exploring the natural & human heritage of Florida, the Caribbean & Latin America. Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (12 min)
Zookeeper training facility at Santa Fe College, with a small zoo & playground open to the public. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (16 min)
State preserve with various wildlife habitats & trails for hiking, horseback riding & bicycling. Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park (19 min)
Lush park where visitors can hike to view small waterfalls, thick foliage & a 120-ft. cavity. Harn Museum of Art (9 min)
One of the largest university-affiliated museums in the U.S., it offers art from around the globe. San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park (20 min)
Park featuring mature trees & wildlife, plus hiking, biking & horseback riding trails. Swamp Head Brewery (8 min)
Local brewhouse offering craft beers in a low-key taproom & weekly tours of its facilities. Loblolly Woods Nature Park (10 min)
This 159-acre forested open space featuring paths & boardwalks is popular for bird watching. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (7 min)
Bamboo, roses, herbs & water lilies are a few highlights of this botanical garden with a gift shop. Sweetwater Wetlands Park (11 min)
Manmade wetlands habitat with birds, crocodiles, boardwalk nature trails & ranger-led tours. Historic Haile Homestead (9 min) Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (7 min) Morningside Nature Center (20 min)
Nature center with more than 7 mi. of trails, farm animals, guided tours & events. 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. Depot Park (14 min)
This large park features a playground & splash pad, lawns, a large pond with a promenade & more. | 
