| most have claw-foot or whirlpool tubs, and some units add 4-poster beds, fireplaces and kitchens. event space includes reception/banquet halls and gardens, and shuttle service is available for a fee. housed in multiple victorian-era houses and cottages, this b&b with landscaped gardens is 2 miles from the university of florida and a 5-minute walk from the historic matheson house. the elegant, homey rooms and private cottages feature antique furnishings, cable tv and free wi-fi, plus en suite bathrooms. amenities include free homemade breakfast, a wine and cheese hour and parking, and there's an outdoor pool. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Gainesville Regional Airport 14 min
San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park (24 min)
Park featuring mature trees & wildlife, plus hiking, biking & horseback riding trails. Visit Gainesville, Alachua County, FL (9 min) Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History (14 min)
Many species of butterflies & birds roam free in this Natural History Museum interactive exhibit. Morningside Nature Center (6 min)
Nature center with more than 7 mi. of trails, farm animals, guided tours & events. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (17 min) Harn Museum of Art (14 min)
One of the largest university-affiliated museums in the U.S., it offers art from around the globe. Florida Museum of Natural History-Exhibits (15 min)
Museum exploring the natural & human heritage of Florida, the Caribbean & Latin America. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (15 min)
State preserve with various wildlife habitats & trails for hiking, horseback riding & bicycling. Matheson History Museum (2 min)
Stately museum with interpretive exhibits on local history & tours of an 1867 house. Sweetwater Wetlands Park (7 min)
Manmade wetlands habitat with birds, crocodiles, boardwalk nature trails & ranger-led tours. Historic Haile Homestead (19 min) Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention (18 min)
Modern museum from the inventor of Gatorade featuring interactive science & technology exhibits. Depot Park (15 min)
This large park features a playground & splash pad, lawns, a large pond with a promenade & more. Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park (18 min)
Lush park where visitors can hike to view small waterfalls, thick foliage & a 120-ft. cavity. Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (21 min)
Zookeeper training facility at Santa Fe College, with a small zoo & playground open to the public. | 
