Gainesville Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gainesville
Where to stay in Gainesville
University Heights
University Heights might not have many top sights, but Hippodrome State Theatre and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 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.
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.
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.
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 Hippodrome State Theatre and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Friendly staff, clean hotel. The kids enjoyed the welcome cookie.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
Lobby customer service was below par.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Dominic the valet was very nice and helpful!
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Grand Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Apartment with Balcony by The Scholar
It was a beautiful space my family enjoyed the stay it was very convenient to the graduation and venues we had to go to. I will try to rent it again if i ever visit again..
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
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!
Great property and host.
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2024
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.
