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
This hotel is in a great location. The room was clean and comfortably. Would stay there again. Friendly staff!!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Nice breakfast.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
I called to book two connecting rooms and when I arrived they had not accommodated this aspect of our booking. They told me I probably spoke to central reservations who doesn’t understand that they don’t have available connecting rooms (fair- but not my fault since this was the customer Journey they ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Great welcoming staff! Joyce at the front desk is warm and greets customers by their name. Rooms are clean, lobby is huge with lots of seating areas. breakfast is fresh and varied. The pool area is clean and the hotel is welcoming. I certainly recommend the Drury.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG
We enjoyed the hotel. The bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 10 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.
