University Heights Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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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.

University of Florida
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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.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
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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.

Florida Museum of Natural History
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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.

Hippodrome State Theatre
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Shands at the University of Florida

If Shands at the University of Florida is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gainesville.

Shands at the University of Florida
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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.

Sante Fe College

Our pick of the best University Heights Hotel Deals

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
3 out of 5
4015 Sw 43rd St, Gainesville, FL
The price is AU$149 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
AU$149
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,069 reviews)
"Great staff friendly and clean"

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the room service in ...
7.6/10 Good! (968 reviews)
"I'd highly recommend this hotel if staying in Gainseville. The room was extremely clean, spacious & well-appointed. I appreciated having a microwave and substantial sized mini-fridge. The Italian restaurant right off the main lobby looked winderful smf smelled delicious, and Im sure I'd have loved ..."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel
Spacious home close to Florida University Campus
Spacious home close to Florida University Campus
Gainesville
Stay at this vacation home in Gainesville. Enjoy a garden, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Hippodrome ...
2.6/10 (3 reviews)
If you like trash this is the place
"Worst experience ever. House was filthy!! Cockroaches, broken floors, a to say the least dangerous picnic table with large nails ready to catch someone slipping because the wood is not attached. The yard had not been maintained in some time. I think the best is the 3 separate PILES of trash in around ..."

Reviewed on 8 Nov. 2023

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Spacious home close to Florida University Campus
hom hotel + suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
hom hotel + suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
2.5 out of 5
3905 Sw 43rd St, Gainesville, FL
The price is AU$151 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
AU$151
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,466 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2024

hom hotel + suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
3 out of 5
1514 Southwest 14th Street, Gainesville, FL
The price is AU$287 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
AU$287
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,236 reviews)
"Beautiful, contemporary hotel with wonderful staffing! We especially liked the valets and front desk guys. The room was very clean and bathroom was great! The Covey restaurant was very nice, too. We would stay there again if we ever came back to Gainesville. We weren't especially impressed with the ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
4 out of 5
3726 Sw 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL
The price is AU$156 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
AU$156
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Quiet"

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around University Heights

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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 Hippodrome State Theatre and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Innovation District
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Pleasant Street

Pleasant Street might not have many top sights, but Hippodrome State Theatre and Thomas Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pleasant Street
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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.

Duckpond
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Gateway Park

While Gateway Park isn't home to many top sights, Hippodrome State Theatre and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Gateway Park
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Sugarfoot

While Sugarfoot may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Regal Cinemas Royal Park Stadium 16 and Florida Museum of Natural History.

Sugarfoot
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Hazel Heights

Hazel Heights might not have many top sights, but Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hazel Heights

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