| . it's 0. unfussy rooms feature original italian tiled floors and provide free wifi, cable tv, microwaves and minifridges. this low-rise family-run motel dates from the 1950s. 6 miles from the wild waters water park, and 3. 4 miles from the appleton museum of art, 2. amenities include an outdoor pool with a diving board, and complimentary parking. 4 miles from hiking at silver springs state park
Orlando International Airport 1 hr 34
Fort King National Historic Park (5 min)
Site of a 19th-century army post, with a visitor center, interpretive trails & picnic facilities. Silver Springs State Park (6 min)
Nature park bisected by a river, with trails, a museum, a picnic area, rental cabins & more. Discovery Center (8 min)
Modest outfit offering educational workshops & classes for children, plus rotating exhibits. Jervey Gantt Park (7 min)
Green space with a 2-mi. exercise path, sports courts, picnic shelters, playgrounds & a water park. Ocala Downtown Square (9 min) Reilly Arts Center (7 min)
Performing arts, art museum, and art Marshall Swamp Trailhead (10 min) Coehadjoe Park (5 min)
Natural area with picnic tables, sport courts, a playground & walking trails through the trees. Letty Towles Dog Park (7 min) Appleton Museum of Art (8 min)
This museum houses a vast collection of European, American & Asian artwork in a contemporary space. Marion County Museum of History and Archaeology (5 min)
Opened in 2011, this modest museum features history exhibits, including Native American artifacts. Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center (7 min)
Local museum featuring a replica 19th-century homestead, plus exhibits on Florida's natural history. Silver Springs State Park, Campground and Museum Entrance (7 min) Silver Springs (7 min)
Crystal-clear spring waters & National Natural Landmark popular for canoeing & glass-bottom boating. The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park (17 min)
Scenic destination offering nine zip lines, two rope bridges & a rappel, plus horseback riding. | 
