Duckpond Travel Guide
Gainesville
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.
Thomas Center
Enjoy an outing to Thomas Center during your stay 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 Duckpond
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 comfy ! ! Breakfast was hot and yummy !! Staff was very helpful and nice ! We’ll be back for sure !!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Nice outdoor space. Had dinner and drinks at the hotel. Food was good. Room was nice.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Excellent and price concise hotel! Has a great brakfast buffet hot and cold options. Service was excellent for all aspects! Pet friendly. To our surprise there was wine and beer 5:30 -7pm. Called kickback which includes food! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
The hot breakfast was very good. Room was fine. Parking no problem. Enjoyed the afternoon popcorn and cookies in the lobby.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG
Great location . Beautiful room. Close to a lot of venues.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Duckpond
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.
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.
