Gainesville, FL
Travel 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
While University Heights isn't home to many top sights, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Hippodrome State Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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
While College 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.
Innovation District
While there might not be top attractions in Innovation District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
The room was spotless and the staff were great. My only problem the parking lot had no handicap parking the most direct route from the parking lot to the hotel entrance was over a high curb stone and down another high curb on the other side. Or you had to follow the driveway around
Reviewed on 12 January 2026
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 11 January 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 January 2026
Quiet, convenient & Modern Haven
The space was beautiful and exactly what my friends and I needed while we were in town for a wedding. It was cozy inside and outside, it being the perfect weather for the warmth of fire outside. I felt like everything we needed while away could be found here and the stay was stylish as well!
Reviewed on 2 November 2025
Cute Condo Close to Campus - Walk to Shands/Pool!
Beautiful condo! The bed was ultra comfortable. Centrally located near hospital.
Reviewed on 11 December 2025
Grand Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Apartment with Balcony by The Scholar
Clean, comfortable,
Reviewed on 3 January 2026
Popular places to visit
University of Florida
Explore the campus 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 exploring the galleries in Florida Museum of Natural History during your trip to 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 stay in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Shands at the University of Florida
Though Shands at the University of Florida might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Gainesville while you are here.
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
- Shands at the University of Florida
- Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
- Gainesville Raceway
- Sante Fe College
- Oaks Mall
- North Florida Regional Medical Center
- Florida Museum of Natural History
- Devil's Milhopper Geological State Park
- Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
- San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
- Curtis M. Phillips Center
- University of Florida Bat Houses
- Regal Royal Park
- Thomas Center
- Hippodrome State Theatre
- Ironwood Golf Course
- Florida National Scenic Trail
- Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
- Dogwood Park
- Kate's Fish Camp
- Historic Haile Homestead
- Meadowbrook Golf Club
