Duckpond, FL
Gainesville
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.
Thomas Center
After visiting Thomas Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities 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.
Duckpond Hotel Deals

University House - 8 Bedrooms - Walk to UF / Stadium
What a tremendous value for the money. The host were extremely responsive and helpful. We celebrated the USMC birthday with friends and family for around the country. We filled every bed and and had 10 additional guest. The place was perfect. The second side of the house was perfect for the ceremony ...
Reviewed on 12 November 2025

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

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
Room was good, friendly staff and the restaurants and bar at hotel is very convenient
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

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University
Everything was fine, except there were many lady bugs in the room. I overall like this hotel alot and would like to return in the future but I hope that they fix this problem and not have to inconvenience future guests.
Reviewed on 12 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around Duckpond

Pleasant Street
Though Pleasant Street might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.

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 might 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.

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.

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.

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, FL
- Thomas Center
- University of Florida
- Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
- Shands at the University of Florida
- Gainesville Raceway
- Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
- Sante Fe College
- Oaks Mall
- North Florida Regional Medical Center
- Florida Museum of Natural History
- Santa Fe River
- Devil's Milhopper Geological State Park
- Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
- Curtis M. Phillips Center
- San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
- University of Florida Bat Houses
- Waldo Motorsports
- Santa Fe Lake
- Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park
- Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center
- Hippodrome State Theatre
- Regal Royal Park
- Ironwood Golf Course
- Dudley Farm Historic State Park
- Turkey Creek Golf Course
- Micanopy Historical Society Museum
- Florida National Scenic Trail
