| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. pets are welcome. off state route 99, this straightforward all-suite, budget hotel with exterior corridors is a mile from merced's applegate park zoo and 2 miles from merced county courthouse museum. kids stay at no extra charge with an adult. there's an outdoor pool, a sundeck and a terrace. relaxed studios with contemporary touches offer kitchenettes and flat-screen tvs, plus wi-fi (surcharge)
Fresno Yosemite International Airport 1 hr 5
Elmer Murchie Park (14 min)
A fenced playground, walking path, sports courts & picnic area with BBQs are the draw at this park. Merced National Wildlife Refuge (18 min)
10.2-acre wetlands & grasslands known as a legendary wintering habitat for waterfowl & shorebirds. Ralston Park (11 min) Merced Multicultural Arts Center (5 min)
Galleries showcasing temporary exhibitions by local & national artists. McNamara Park (4 min)
Community park offering over 8-acres of green space & recreational amenities, including a pool. Lake Yosemite County Park (18 min)
Scenic park with an artificial reservoir for swimming, fishing & kayaking, plus picnic shelters. Merced Agricultural Museum (12 min) Rahilly Park (13 min)
A 2.9-acre community park with a playground, picnic shelter & access to a cycle path. Castle Air Museum (11 min)
Aircraft museum housing more than 40 WWII & Cold War airplanes including a Grumman US-2A Tracker. Yosemite Lake (19 min) Merced County Courthouse Museum (6 min)
Local history museum in a restored 1875 building housing rotating exhibits, artifacts & a gift shop. Bloss Mansion (10 min) Fahrens Park (8 min)
The Black Rascal Bike Path passes through this recreation area with a playground & disc-golf course. Merced's Applegate Park Zoo (5 min)
This park with picnic areas & a playground is home to a small zoo that shelters native wildlife. | 
