| set 2 miles each from the florida museum of natural history and the kanapaha botanical gardens, this relaxed all-suite hotel off i-75 is 3 miles from the university of florida. there's also an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a gym, plus meeting space, a business center and a convenience store. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. straightforward suites have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and separate living areas with sofabeds, as well as kitchenettes offering coffeemakers, minifridges, microwaves and wet bars. breakfast, an airport shuttle and parking are complimentary
Gainesville Regional Airport 24 min
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (7 min) 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. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (14 min)
State preserve with various wildlife habitats & trails for hiking, horseback riding & bicycling. Florida Museum of Natural History-Exhibits (10 min)
Museum exploring the natural & human heritage of Florida, the Caribbean & Latin America. Morningside Nature Center (17 min)
Nature center with more than 7 mi. of trails, farm animals, guided tours & events. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (7 min)
Bamboo, roses, herbs & water lilies are a few highlights of this botanical garden with a gift shop. 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 (19 min)
Park featuring mature trees & wildlife, plus hiking, biking & horseback riding trails. Swamp Head Brewery (6 min)
Local brewhouse offering craft beers in a low-key taproom & weekly tours of its facilities. Loblolly Woods Nature Park (11 min)
This 159-acre forested open space featuring paths & boardwalks is popular for bird watching. Historic Haile Homestead (9 min) Depot Park (13 min)
This large park features a playground & splash pad, lawns, a large pond with a promenade & more. Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (12 min)
Zookeeper training facility at Santa Fe College, with a small zoo & playground open to the public. Sweetwater Wetlands Park (8 min)
Manmade wetlands habitat with birds, crocodiles, boardwalk nature trails & ranger-led tours. Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park (18 min)
Lush park where visitors can hike to view small waterfalls, thick foliage & a 120-ft. cavity. | 
