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
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Friendly staff. Modern and new. Good food!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Personnel were excellent room was cleaned everyday. Can't say enough good things. Inly one thing, I saw two roaches in the bathroom.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Very average hotel with subpar amenities. I stayed 4 nights and received no turn-down service. Would recommend as an affordable very short-term stay.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville
The room was spotless and well prepared for us. The lobby was outstanding. I was able to conduct business in a relaxed manner in the main lobby. Very comfortable stay.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Staff very kind
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville
Good room but no breakfast options.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
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.
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.
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.
