Gainesville Travel Guide
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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 Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.
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.
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.
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.
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
I have stayed at HOM since they opened, years ago. It had become a tad tired, last time I stayed there, but they have renovated and the entire place looks great. The rooms were very reasonable - especially as it was spring break - clean, super comfortable beds. The sheets were actually a bottom fitted ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
This visit was our second one as a large group of friends. During the day and later at night, we gathered in the area used for the breakfast. The staff was always so kind to us, never complaining about us being in the area. We were not loud nor did we leave a mess. We felt welcome and will return ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Decent room clean space, front staff seemed kind of indifferent, just ok, nothing to rave about.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Cozy UF Condo Near Shands UF on Archer
Fabulous location since super close to the university and esp the baseball / softball field. Just .7 mi away. It is an older building but interior is completely updated. Condo was just as advertised; photos represent well. Very clean and stocked w basics. We only cooked breakfast but there is a full ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Grand Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Apartment with Balcony by The Scholar
Clean, comfortable,
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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- University of Florida
- Shands at the University of Florida
- Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
- Sante Fe College
- North Florida Regional Medical Center
- San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
- Regal Royal Park
- Hippodrome State Theatre
- Micanopy Cemetery
- Kate's Fish Camp
- Fred Bear Museum
- Kanapaha Park
- Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
- Lake Alice
- Dogwood Park
