College Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Depot Park
Find out about the history of Gainesville when you take a trip to Depot Park. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're 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.
Our pick of the best College Park Hotel Deals
AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown
"Hreat hotel, tight by uf campus"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
"It was so comfortable. I went to visit my granddaughter in Shand's hospital and had to spend most of my time resting from a respiratory infection. It was a great place to rest and relax in. Also was very convenient to the hospital, shopping and restaurants."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
"Many hotels now have a "store" with snacks and such. This one just had a limited vending machine."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University
"Great Motel and experience"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
"The room was great, the breakfast & dinner buffet was nice to save money on eating out, and the staff was super friendly. I had a wonderful stay and would definitely stay again! The only negative is the “mattress” on the fold out couch. It was extremely uncomfortable, very very thin, and the couch ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
"It’s an older property, but we have stayed multiple times and have felt the rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff is amazing and the shuttle to events at the football stadium is so convenient."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around College Park
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.
University Heights
University Heights might not have many top sights, but Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Depot Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pleasant Street
Pleasant Street might not have many top sights, but Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Gateway Park
While Gateway Park isn't home to many top sights, Thomas Center and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
