College Park 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in College Park
AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown
loved everything about my stay, especially the location
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
I’d only suggest maybe a variety of things. We stay at least once per month and all stays have basically the same. This is of course regarding the breakfast. Thank you in advance!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Very clean and great staff
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
As a mom traveling with a toddler… it was my worst nightmare getting into bed at midnight after a long drive only to find out that both beds were infested with bed bugs. I found this out after I put my son to bed. I had to wake my son up at midnight, book another hotel and had to pack up our belongings ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
It was a fine stay only the spa was under repair so we were not able to use it but that's just life, no real issues
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Mattress needed to be replaced, had a huge dip in the middle of it.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around College Park
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.
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.
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.
