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.
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.
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Excellent
Reviewed on 3 February 2026
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Very well laid out room. Clean room as well. Free breakfast was great but didn’t appreciate how it was open to everyone- even non paying guests off the street.
Reviewed on 8 February 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Clean room, attentive staff, comfortable stay.
Reviewed on 2 February 2026
Grand Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Apartment with Balcony by The Scholar
Clean, comfortable,
Reviewed on 3 January 2026
Private suite with own entry in vibrant Gainesville
Beautiful neighborhood, clean, quiet, great price, and convenient to lots of stuff in downtown Jacksonville.
Reviewed on 13 January 2026
The Pond House! Large Pool, 10 sleeps, Pool Table, Firepit, 10 min UF
We could not have asked for a better house for our family to gather for the weekend of our daughter’s wedding. We were lacking for nothing. It was so well stocked and so pristine. My husband and I enjoyed our morning coffee while watching the birds in the pond. Although we did not use the pool, it ...
Reviewed on 19 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.
