Duckpond Travel Guide

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University of Florida

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
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

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
Florida Museum of Natural History

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
Hippodrome State Theatre

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

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.

Thomas Center

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

Our pick of the best Duckpond Hotel Deals

The Floridian. Newly Built Dreamhome, Central

The Floridian. Newly Built Dreamhome, Central

Gainesville
The price is AU$370 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
AU$370
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Gainesville. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Matheson History ...
10/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
"We stayed here while moving our daughter into the University of Florida. The home is very nice and comfortable. The reality matches the pictures. The location to everything we needed to do is great. You will also never rent from a nicer, more responsive host."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

The Floridian. Newly Built Dreamhome, Central
University House - 8 Bedrooms - Walk to UF / Stadium

University House - 8 Bedrooms - Walk to UF / Stadium

Gainesville
Stay at this vacation home in Gainesville. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Matheson History ...
9/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)
"Enjoyed hosting a large family weekend gathering a the house. The house was large and clean and the two separate living spaces worked out well. The kitchen in the main house was big and well-stocked. We loved the covered porch and comfy seating there. The pool itself is clean and large. There is ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

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University House - 8 Bedrooms - Walk to UF / Stadium
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

4 out of 5
3726 Sw 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$145 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$145
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"It was good for the price and location!"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
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$290 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
AU$290
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,265 reviews)
"Positives: 1. The hotel is part of Shands hospital grounds. 2. The hotel has a beautiful lined path leading to the hospital or they will shuttle back and forth. I actually like the walk to help clear my head from hospital to hotel and visa versa. 3. The staff members were accommodating. 4. The studio ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
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$151 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$151
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,504 reviews)
"I like this hotel.. Feels like home"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

2.5 out of 5
4110 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL
The price is AU$137 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$137
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"It was okay no one broke into my car but it didn’t feel safe"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
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Other neighbourhoods around Duckpond

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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.

Pleasant Street
Gainesville showing modern architecture

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.

Downtown Gainesville
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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.

Gateway Park
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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 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

Innovation District
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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.

College Park
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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.

University Heights

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