Gainesville Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gainesville
Where to stay in Gainesville
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
The Hotel Eleo is a good find and great location for a stay in Gainesville. The valet staff was excellent and super quick. The hotel lobby area is nice and clean. My only complaint is the mattress was uncomfortable and the towels are well worn and should be replaced.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Personnel were excellent room was cleaned everyday. Can't say enough good things. Inly one thing, I saw two roaches in the bathroom.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Very average hotel with subpar amenities. I stayed 4 nights and received no turn-down service. Would recommend as an affordable very short-term stay.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Cozy UF Condo Near Shands UF on Archer
Clean, great communication. Needed a pizza cutter
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Grand Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Apartment with Balcony by The Scholar
Host was amazing! Place was very spacious and clean.
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
1 Mi to Florida Gators Stadium: Gainesville Home!
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.
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.
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.
Other places like Gainesville
- University of Florida
- Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
- Shands at the University of Florida
- Sante Fe College
- North Florida Regional Medical Center
- San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
- Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
- Hippodrome State Theatre
- Regal Royal Park
- Kate's Fish Camp
- Kanapaha Park
- Bivens Arm Nature Park
