Downtown Gainesville
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Popular places to visit
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.
University of Florida
Explore the campus of University of Florida, a top university 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 browsing the exhibits at Florida Museum of Natural History during your travels 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.
Oaks Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Oaks Mall during your visit to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Interlachen: Rodman Reservoir Trophy Bass Fishing Trip
Top hotels in Downtown Gainesville
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
"Very good highly recommend"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
"Loved or stay !!! Looking at booking again"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
"I woke up because some kind of bug bit me! I woke up feeling itchy. I was really upset. The hotel smells awful too"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
"Everything was in good standing"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
"The only drawback is their seating around the pool area are made out of metal lounge chairs and mental seats very uncomfortable. They told me today that in two years from now they will have a change to them which I think is more ridiculous. But do like their happy hour and breakfast and dinner ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
"Great"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Gainesville
University Heights
University Heights might not have many top sights, but Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Haile Plantation
If you're spending some time in Haile Plantation, Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club and Haile Village Center are top sights worth seeing.
Duckpond
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Duckpond and surrounding area, you can visit Thomas Center and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
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 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
