Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Gainesville Raceway
Catch an event at Gainesville Raceway during your trip to Gainesville. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Our pick of the best Downtown Gainesville Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
"Breakfast was good. Staff are very quick to clear away for 9am cut off. If you turn up at 8:55a.m. items are already being cleared. Be aware. Stayed 2 nights, no room cleaning after 1st night. Not sure if intentional or a mistake. Parking was easy given UF term was over. Would imagine it could be ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
"For the amount of money we spent for two nights for graduation weekend. It is a shame that this hotel is not up kept better. The room I stayed in smelled like feet, no one came to clean. Actually, someone came in the room and made up one of my bed, left the other bed unmade and gave me new towels, ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Coaches House 1.5 mile from Ben Griffin Stadium
"Beautiful house. Very clean. Lots of space. I like that every bedroom has its own bathroom. Nice pool. Conveniently located."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
"Great hotel and location. Steakhouse and Wawa right next door."
Reviewed on 18 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
"Booked one night for a concert. The room and bed were above expectations. However, and appreciating we were night two for this artist so the hotel was turning over after being sold out, the front d"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
