Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide
Gainesville
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Gainesville
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Very well laid out room. Clean room as well. Free breakfast was great but didn’t appreciate how it was open to everyone- even non paying guests off the street.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
Everyone was courteous- the lobby door’s keypad wasn’t working after they lock them and you had to be buzzed in everytime. The night manager apologies each time.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Excellent
Reviewed on 3 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
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
