featuring wood furnishings, the unassuming rooms offer free wi-fi, cable tv and minifridges, as well as microwaves and en suite bathrooms. some have kitchenettes. off us-19, this no-frills budget hotel is 3 miles from the celebration station amusement park, 5 miles from moccasin lake nature park and 14 miles from caladesi island state park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is complimentary. pets are welcome (fee). there's also an outdoor pool and guest laundry facilities Tampa International Airport 27 min
Dunedin Downtown Market (10 min) Open-air market held weekends from November through June, with local food, crafts & live music. Big Cat Rescue (29 min) Campaigning sanctuary for abused & abandoned big cats offering a range of guided educational tours. Caladesi Island State Park (30 min) Island park with white sand beaches plus swimming, boating, fishing & picnic facilities. Fred Howard Park (22 min) Happening park located on the Gulf of Mexico draws a bustling crowd for the beach & swim area. Florida Botanical Gardens (25 min) Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Dunedin Fine Art Center (10 min) Family-friendly destination featuring art galleries & a variety of classes, plus a gift shop & cafe. Clearwater Marine Aquarium (20 min) Home of the inspiration for Dolphin Tale, this aquarium exhibits marine mammals & sea turtles. Honeymoon Island State Park (15 min) Known for the variety of shells on its shores, this park also offers swimming, fishing & hiking. Tampa Bay Downs (16 min) Opened in 1926, this thoroughbred horse racing track features a poker room & golf practice area. Sand Key Park (30 min) Expansive white-sand beach offers plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities. Sand Key (25 min) Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Innisbrook (14 min) Philippe Park (13 min) Tranquil harborside park with a historic Native American mound, a playground, fishing & more. Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks (18 min) Visitors can purchase sea sponges, see docked sponge boats & eat Greek fare at this locale. Caladesi Island (30 min) This serene state park with a sandy beach, nature trails & bayside mangrove forest draws kayakers. |