Duckpond Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
University of Florida
Take a campus tour or just explore the area 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 browsing the exhibits at Florida Museum of Natural History during your travels in 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 trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Thomas Center
After visiting Thomas Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
Our pick of the best Duckpond Hotel Deals
University House - 8 Bedrooms - Walk to UF / Stadium
What a tremendous value for the money. The host were extremely responsive and helpful. We celebrated the USMC birthday with friends and family for around the country. We filled every bed and and had 10 additional guest. The place was perfect. The second side of the house was perfect for the ceremony ...
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Room cleanliness and location.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
Excellent rooms and amenities. Service was a bit slow due to reduced holiday staffing.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Wonderful staff and service and beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Loved the location and value
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University
Clean, quiet and friendly.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Duckpond
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 Hippodrome State Theatre and Thomas Center.
Gateway Park
While Gateway 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.
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 Hippodrome State Theatre 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.
