Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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
Great location...nice stay!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
staff was great. Breakfast was limited all and allgood time.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Clean room, nice staff. AC in room works in a strange way. Interrupts nights sleep.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Perfect place to stay for The Fest. Plenty of walking-distance food available. Very quiet, nice pool, great room.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Felt safe and comfortable
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Staffing, clean, quiet and great location
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
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 Hippodrome State Theatre and Thomas Center.
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, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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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
- San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
- Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center
- Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
- Regal Royal Park
- Waldo Motorsports
- Micanopy Historical Society Museum
- Turkey Creek Golf Course
