| elegant, old world rooms are individually decorated with antique furniture and come with private bathrooms, period fireplaces, flat-screen tvs and free wifi. occupying a queen anne style victorian mansion, this elegant bed-and-breakfast is 4. some also have whirlpool tubs. 3 miles from the florida museum of natural history and 5. 3 miles from paynes prairie preserve state park. there's also a wraparound porch with seating. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. hot breakfast and evening drinks are free
Gainesville Regional Airport 14 min
Morningside Nature Center (6 min)
Nature center with more than 7 mi. of trails, farm animals, guided tours & events. Florida Museum of Natural History-Exhibits (14 min)
Museum exploring the natural & human heritage of Florida, the Caribbean & Latin America. Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park (18 min)
Lush park where visitors can hike to view small waterfalls, thick foliage & a 120-ft. cavity. Depot Park (10 min)
This large park features a playground & splash pad, lawns, a large pond with a promenade & more. Historic Haile Homestead (18 min) Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History (13 min)
Many species of butterflies & birds roam free in this Natural History Museum interactive exhibit. Visit Gainesville, Alachua County, FL (11 min) Sweetwater Wetlands Park (6 min)
Manmade wetlands habitat with birds, crocodiles, boardwalk nature trails & ranger-led tours. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (15 min)
State preserve with various wildlife habitats & trails for hiking, horseback riding & bicycling. Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention (15 min)
Modern museum from the inventor of Gatorade featuring interactive science & technology exhibits. San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park (24 min)
Park featuring mature trees & wildlife, plus hiking, biking & horseback riding trails. Matheson History Museum (6 min)
Stately museum with interpretive exhibits on local history & tours of an 1867 house. Harn Museum of Art (13 min)
One of the largest university-affiliated museums in the U.S., it offers art from around the globe. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (17 min) Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (21 min)
Zookeeper training facility at Santa Fe College, with a small zoo & playground open to the public. | 
