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 Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.

University Heights
While University Heights isn't home to many top sights, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Depot Park 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.

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.

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.

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.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Yes Everything was excellent! There was a complete breakfast for us and we were satisfied completely!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Better than I imagined.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
I called to book two connecting rooms and when I arrived they had not accommodated this aspect of our booking. They told me I probably spoke to central reservations who doesn’t understand that they don’t have available connecting rooms (fair- but not my fault since this was the customer Journey they ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Family-Friendly Gainesville Home - Walk to UF - Pool + Sleeps 16
Yes, it was good
Reviewed on 18 April 2026

Convene With Nature With First Class Amenities! Create Memories! - Free Bike Use
Gorgeous property, with stunning grounds, beautiful cottage with everything wonderfully provided. Owner is nearby; and super responsive if needed. Perfect place to just relax, or use a base to explore Gainesville and the surrounding area.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Great Location! Walk to Shands/UF/VA/Vet
We stayed 2 nights and everything was great.
Reviewed on 19 April 2026
Popular places to visit

University of Florida
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of Florida, a top college 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 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.
Sante Fe College
Explore the campus of Sante Fe College, during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Gainesville Raceway
Catch an event at Gainesville Raceway during your trip to Gainesville. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
