Innovation District Travel Guide
Gainesville
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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.
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 Innovation District
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Staff belligerent after just one mild criticism. Someone also entered my room & left it OPEN, no less, with “respect privacy” sign on the door. No clear delineation between lobby & breakfasting area for people with dogs. Bathroom super-functional, beds & pillows comfortable.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
It's always served me well. I stay here for the Florida Gators football game. Great place and good breakfast.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Decent room clean space, front staff seemed kind of indifferent, just ok, nothing to rave about.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Friendly staff. Great food and happy hour. Hot tub was really nice after a long drive.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG
Perfect
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
This property is a little under-rated if you ask me. It's very clean, the staff is amazing, the little extras like popcorn and cookies make it feel exta special. The drawback, it's older and sits behind a newer, flashier lioking Drury Inn. The price is definietely right. Parking was easy. And the ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Innovation District
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.
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.
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, Thomas Center and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
