Title: Duckpond Travel Guide: Best of Duckpond, Gainesville Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Duckpond](https://expedia.co.uk/Duckpond-Hotels.d553248635976470698.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Gainesville](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Gainesville.d6048189.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Gainesville](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Gainesville.d6048189.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Duckpond Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Duckpond.d553248635976470698.Car-Hire-Guide)[Duckpond Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Duckpond.d553248635976470698.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Duckpond Travel Guide ## Gainesville ![Photo of Lake Alice and a portion of the Baughman Center on the campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470698/28d00b3c-09f4-4b7d-9c99-c8508c6caaac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo of Lake Alice and a portion of the Baughman Center on the campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470698/28d00b3c-09f4-4b7d-9c99-c8508c6caaac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Duckpond Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Gainesville travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Gainesville.dx6048189) --- ### Popular places to visit ![A distant view of The University of Florida in the morning](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068631/dc0e407f-c712-4acf-b1ad-0c9896d42d64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Florida-Gainesville.d6068631.Attraction) ![At the Gators home opener with 90,000 of my closest friends. A football game at Florida Field is an incredible experience. Energy not to be missed. This is probably one of the greatest stadiums in college football. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048189/0860a82e-f9ae-44b6-ab17-236e4c4e269a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ben-Hill-Griffin-Stadium-Gainesville.d6068633.Attraction) ![Peleides blue morpho butterfly](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068619/b5c37750-0581-4f11-9e92-7e3d3daaf0eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Florida-Museum-Of-Natural-History-Gainesville.d6068619.Attraction) ![2nd Place street with the Hippodrome State Theatre and businesses in downtown Gainesville, Florida, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068629/aa80e492-a4ce-4cd0-8529-a6640f2c17f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hippodrome-State-Theatre-Gainesville.d6068629.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thomas-Center-Duckpond.d6187991.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shands-At-The-University-Of-Florida-Gainesville.d6187967.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Duckpond ![Underwater Home w/Game Room ~6 min to Stadium & Downtown / 2 King Beds &Fire Pit](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119590000/119587800/119587730/b60830a2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Underwater Home w/Game Room \~6 min to Stadium & Downtown / 2 King Beds &Fire Pit Gainesville FL £208 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Gainesville. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews) Enjoyed staying here with our family Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=119587730&PinnedHotelID=119587730&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470698) ![University House - 8 Bedrooms - Walk to UF / Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75810000/75808600/75808564/10a901c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### University House - 8 Bedrooms - Walk to UF / Stadium Gainesville FL Stay at this holiday home in Gainesville. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Matheson History ... 9/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews) Super spacious home, great for larger groups Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=75808564&PinnedHotelID=75808564&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470698) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=75808564&PinnedHotelID=75808564&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470698) ![Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52060000/52054200/52054135/180700a0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida 1514 Southwest 14th Street Gainesville FL £134 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,299 reviews) Excellent Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=52054135&PinnedHotelID=52054135&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470698) ![Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78550000/78547700/78547624/894304b9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown 212 SE 1ST STREET, Gainesville FL £91 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,135 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=78547624&PinnedHotelID=78547624&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470698) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49700/49617/ff7eaa86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville 3726 Sw 40th Blvd Gainesville FL £77 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews) Clean room, attentive staff, comfortable stay. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=49617&PinnedHotelID=49617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470698) ![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1290000/1289100/1289043/8584a629_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL 4015 Sw 43rd St Gainesville FL £73 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,666 reviews) Great location. Great breakfast. Awesome staff Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=1289043&PinnedHotelID=1289043&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470698) [See all 855 properties in Duckpond](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976470698) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Pleasant-Street.dx553248635976471970) ![Gainesville, Florida, USA Skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/939293992653533184/e7dd1f4a-fd98-436e-b9bc-d5bca93f6e46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Downtown-Gainesville.dx939293992653533184) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Gateway-Park.dx553248635976470903) ![Drone photo University of Florida Gainesville](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976478922/b5c4705c-72bf-4098-8c36-e2e98e34d8f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Innovation-District.dx553248635976478922) ![Closeup of alligator back lying inside marsh swamp in Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park in Gainesville, Florida in sunlight](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471424/055eee54-c788-4a46-94f4-cefb0e4d75cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-University-Heights.dx553248635976471424) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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