Gainesville Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gainesville
Where to stay in Gainesville
Downtown Gainesville
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Downtown Gainesville and surrounding area, you can visit Hippodrome State Theatre and Thomas 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.
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.
Haile Plantation
If you're spending some time in Haile Plantation, Haile Village Center and Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
First room had a giant outdoor light directed centered on the window and no amount of shade closure made it less bright. Also, the body wash and conditioner were empty. The second room also came with no body wash and the bathroom smelled like cat piss. Also, the wash clothes were not replaced for ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Always a pleasure staying here
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Yes Bathroom had broken drain in shower.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Grand Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Apartment with Balcony by The Scholar
Clean, comfortable,
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Cozy UF Condo Near Shands UF on Archer
Clean, great communication. Needed a pizza cutter
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Cozy Gainesville Home ~ 1 Mi to University!
Popular places to visit
University of Florida
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Florida during your trip to 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.
Oaks Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Oaks Mall during your visit to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
