Fort Drum is a city in south central Florida, located in Okeechobee County. The primary industry in the county is agriculture, due to the rich organic soils found in the area. Lake Okeechobee, which is in the southern part of the county, is the largest lake in the United States without a natural outlet. Tourists who are visiting Fort Drum can find accommodations in the town of Okeechobee, approximately 19 miles away.
Travelodge Suites is an all-suite hotel located just four miles from downtown Okeechobee. Hotel amenities include a free breakfast, complimentary high-speed Internet, truck parking, barbecue grills, picnic tables and boat parking, and pets are welcome. Each guest room has cable TV, a pullout sofa, full-size refrigerator, microwave, stove, in-room safe, coffee maker and an alarm clock. Nearby restaurants include Office Bar & Grill, Gizmo's Pizza & Subs and Brahma Bull Steakhouse.
Travelodge Suites Okeechobee
1527 U.S. Highway 441 Southeast
Okeechobee, FL 34974
863-824-3431
travelodge.com
Another hotel located in Okeechobee is the Holiday Inn Express, which is just one mile from Lake Okeechobee. Hotel amenities include complimentary breakfast, high-speed Internet, fitness center, an outdoor pool, whirlpool, on-site laundry facility and a business center. Each guest room has a free morning newspaper, work desk, cable TV, coffee maker and a closet. Some rooms have a microwave and refrigerator. Nearby eateries include Popeye's, Zippy's Zesty Wings and Joey's Supreme Pizza & Subs. No pets are allowed at this hotel.
Holiday Inn Express
3101 U.S. Highway 441 South
Okeechobee, FL 34974
888-465-4329
863-357-3529
hiexpress.com
The Hampton Inn is approximately 10 miles from Lake Okeechobee and 20 miles from Fort Drum. The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast, coin laundry, on-site convenience store, fitness room, pool, complimentary beverages and a business center. Each guest room has a desk, cable TV, armchair with ottoman, high-speed Internet, alarm clock with MP3 connection and granite countertops. Suites have a living area, microwave, mini-refrigerator, newspaper, complimentary pillow menu and a sofa bed. Area restaurants include Cowboys, Clock Family Restaurant, Lightsey's Seafood, Lunkers and The Landing Strip.
Hampton Inn Okeechobee - Lake Okeechobee
1200 N.E. Park Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
863-824-0003
hamptoninn.com
