Lake City, Florida Hotel near Osceola National Forest

Whether visiting our Lake City, Florida hotel for business, vacation or if you're just passing through, there are many things to see and do. Guests are sure to find something for everyone to enjoy during their stay. Take in some Florida history at Olustee Battlefield & Museum or put a round at one of the many golf courses in Lake City. The Southern Oaks Country Club golf course is located less than two miles from our Lake City hotel near Osceola National Forest.

Source: Trip Advisor - Guest Comment:
"Stopped here late at night as we wanted to be in general area for early morning visit to local state park. I was very pleased with the speed and ease of registering at the late hour. Everything was clean and comfortable and Breakfast was good."

Country Inn recommends the following sites and attractions during your stay at our Lake City, Florida hotel:

Columbia County Historical Museum (3.2 miles)
This local history museum, located in an 1870 house, has an exhibit in each room about a different aspect of Columbia County's history.
(386) 755-9096
Ginnie Springs Outdoors Llc (24 miles)
Visit the seven freshwater springs in this 200-acre park along the banks of Santa Fe River.
(386) 454-7188
Lake City Mall (.9 miles)
Get some shopping done at this Lake City shopping center that features Belk, JC Penney and a number of other stores.
(386) 755-4848
North Florida Speedway (8.3 miles)
See a variety of stock car racing events at this racetrack in North Florida.
(386) 754-8800
Olustee Battlefield & Museum (16 miles)
Visit the site of Florida's largest Civil War battle. There is a visitor center with artifacts and a mile-long trail with descriptions of the battle.
(386) 758-0400
Saint Leo University (7.2 miles)
This Lake City university offers more than 40 undergraduate programs and several graduate programs.
(386) 752-6866
Southern Oaks Country Club (1 mile)
Enjoy a round of golf of at the Southern Oaks 18-hold championship golf course in Lake City.
(386) 752-0721

About Lake City

Located in Columbia County, the Lake City area is growing and the region has long been considered Florida's Gateway. Lake City is a small town (population 10,000) and serves as a midpoint between Jacksonville and Tallahassee. The town is convenient to Ichetucknee Springs State Park as well as near Live Oak and White Springs, two other small towns rich in Floridian hospitality. Lake City and the surrounding area are renowned for their numerous rivers, lakes, and springs. Nature lovers can enjoy recreational activities such as canoeing, fishing, swimming, and diving. Other area attractions include the Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center, Big Shoals State Forest (the state's only whitewater rafting), Olustee Beach, and the Suwannee River. If a slow rural pace is what you seek, then Lake City is the ideal stop. Enjoy its pleasant temperatures (the annual average is 69 degrees with 75% humidity), the area's hospitality, and Lake City's natural beauty - all accented by Spanish moss draped trees, blue skies, and fresh blue water.

Did you know?

Before becoming Lake City (officially in 1859), the town was known as Alligator. Because of the area's many waterways, its previous name may have seemed like a natural since the region's environmental habitats were (and still are) a haven for bass, brim, catfish, beaver, otter, deer, armadillos, and yes - alligators.

Nearby Attractions

Lake City Reporter The Original Florida Welcome to Lake City Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park & Campground Florida State Parks University of Florida Florida State University Lake City Community College Wild Adventures

Corporate Offices

Lake City Chamber of Commerce

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