University Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit University Heights
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.
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.
Gainesville Raceway
Catch an event at Gainesville Raceway during your trip to Gainesville. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Our pick of the best University Heights Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG
Great location. Nice clean room. Comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Yes
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Everything good
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Clean room, attentive staff, comfortable stay.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Great location. Great breakfast. Awesome staff
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University
Clean room. Did not appreciate having to go back out to my car in the cold to put a tag on my dashboard. Breakfast needs some work.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Heights
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.
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.
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.
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.
Duckpond
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Duckpond and surrounding area, you can visit Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.
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.
