University Heights Travel Guide
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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.
North Florida Regional Medical Center
If North Florida Regional Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gainesville.
Top hotels in University Heights
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG
Enjoyed our stay. Accommodations were excellent. Staff very friendly.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Parking was safe
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Always my go to place in Gainesville. Convenient, clean and priced right.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Clean rooms and facilities. Great staff
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
I am requesting a refund as i subscribed to your cancellation service for $9
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
The breakfast was very good. The one staff I communicated with was very friendly.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Heights
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.
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.
