Duckpond Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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
Enjoy an outing to Thomas Center during your stay 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.
Our pick of the best Duckpond Hotel Deals
University House - 8 Bedrooms - Walk to UF / Stadium
Overall was ok property needs safe for valuables .
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
I have stayed here a few times because my daughter attends UF. We choose this hotel when several family members are attending an event. This stay I was especially impressed with the staff at the front desk. I love how friendly they were when we checked in. They were also super sweet when they heard ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
Perfect weekend stay to watch the UK vs Gators College baseball series Would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Good breakfast, staff all so friendly, room very clean
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Nice comfortable place to staff. Amazing staff.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Breakfast was in a restaurant, paying separately. We did not use the service because the place was always packed of people and only one person serving clients. We did not have time to waste. However, there are several excellent breakfast places nearby that we used.
Reviewed on 13 May 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 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.
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.
