| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is complimentary. set 3 miles from the orlando sanford international airport, this simple, extended-stay hotel is 6 miles from central florida zoo and botanical gardens, and 9 miles from gemini springs park. the straightforward studios come with flat-screen tvs and full kitchens, plus dining tables, pull-out sofas and free wi-fi Orlando Executive Airport 27 min
Rock Springs Run State Reserve (27 min) Scenic nature preserve with campsites & 17-miles of trails for biking, hiking & horseback riding. Fort Mellon Park (9 min) Lakefront park offering fitness trails, public restrooms, BBQ grills, a playground & tennis courts. Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens (12 min) Opened in 1923, this zoo stars endangered big cats, reptiles & more plus a zip line & rope bridges. Art & History Museums - Maitland (26 min) Complex of charming buildings with art & local history displays, plus classes & special events. Lake Jesup (18 min) Expansive lake providing a park with a boat launch & picnic spots, plus alligator & bird sightings. Sanford Museum (8 min) Long-running facility with exhibits related to the city's past, with a research archive. Little Big Econ State Forest (22 min) Birds & wildlife populate this lush forest offering hiking trails & canoeing on 2 rivers. Spring Hammock Preserve (13 min) This wildlife preserve has hiking trails & two parks with sports fields, a playground & a boardwalk. Lake Monroe (23 min) Lake fringed by parks, pathways & picnic spots, popular for fishing & watching the sunset. Cross Seminole Trail - Big Tree Park (13 min) Trailhead for Cross Seminole Trail featuring a boardwalk to an ancient cypress & older tree ruins. Green Springs Park (22 min) This wooded site with natural sulfur springs offers trails, overlooks, picnicking & a playground. Blue Spring State Park (32 min) Park featuring a cool-water spring on the St. Johns River that's popular for swimming & kayaking. Gemini Springs Park (16 min) 210-acre retreat offering 2 natural springs, a dog park, fishing, trails, campsites & a playground. Kraft Azalea Garden (29 min) 5.2-acre secluded lakefront public grounds featuring the Exedra Monument & massive cypress trees. Cranes Roost Park (22 min) Lakeside area featuring a walking path, plaza with fountain show & amphitheater for outdoor events. |