Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide
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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
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.
Depot Park
Find out about the history of Gainesville when you take a trip to Depot Park. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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 Downtown Gainesville
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
"Everything was Awesome…I loved it there"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
"Everyone there was amazing, knowledgeable and helpful. Our room was very clean and well stocked. Would definitely go back"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
"Everything was clean and staff was amazing! 10/10"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
"the room was super dirty, you need to use hilton honors points or you get charged for wifi, my son got a rash from the pillow case, they don't tell you they don't clean your room, the air conditioner unit was difficult to use and kept defaulting to freezing cold. it is a gross old property and it ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University
"The only downside was the breakfast other than that we give it a 10!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
"Clean room the breakfast was always great"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
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 Depot Park 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, Thomas Center and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
