Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide
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Hippodrome State Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Hippodrome State Theatre during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of Florida
Explore the campus of University of Florida, a top university in Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Catch an event at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during your trip to Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.
Florida Museum of Natural History
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Florida Museum of Natural History during your travels in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Shands at the University of Florida
If Shands at the University of Florida is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gainesville.
Gainesville Raceway
Catch an event at Gainesville Raceway during your trip to Gainesville. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Downtown Gainesville
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
hom hotel + suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
Best Western Gateway Grand
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville
Pleasant Street
Pleasant Street might not have many top sights, but Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Duckpond
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Duckpond and surrounding area, you can visit Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.
Innovation District
While Innovation District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
University Heights
University Heights might not have many top sights, but Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Hippodrome State Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
College Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in College Park and surrounding area, you can visit Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
Gateway Park
While Gateway Park isn't home to many top sights, Thomas Center and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
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- Hippodrome State Theatre
- University of Florida
- Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
- Shands at the University of Florida
- Sante Fe College
- North Florida Regional Medical Center
- Santa Fe River
- Waldo Motorsports
- San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
- Plantation Oaks
- Regal Royal Park
- Micanopy Historical Society Museum
- Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
- Canterbury Equestrian Showplace