College Park Travel Guide
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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.
Top hotels in College Park
AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown
Excellent room easy check in!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Beautiful hotel, great bar location, amazing service and a very spacious, comfortable room.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Stayed for one night, our room was clean and comfortable, the valet and front desk staff were very nice and friendly. Would stay again for sure.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Best Western Gateway Grand
Clean room, HVAC controls confusing, could not find a heavy blanket for bed, & bath area cramped.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Very well appointed and not in any need of repair. Staff was very helpful.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
I have been going to this Hyat at least once per year the last 3 years. The hotel is very nice, really well located. The pool are is great, the breakfast buffet is good and the staff very attentive. The only downside is the parking. There is no parking at the hotel and the area might be difficult ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around College Park
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
