University Heights Travel Guide
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University of Florida
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Florida during your trip to 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.
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.
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 University Heights
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG
"This was a great hotel to stay at if you are doing anything at UF, particularly at the library. It's basically right across the street. Room was very nice. Rooftop pool was a great place to cool off. Lots of restaurants in the area and a Publix right next door. Staff was great. I was there at a dead ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
"Excellent place to stay-clean, secure, close to eating establishments and easy access to major roads. Breakfast was good and staff was very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
"We stayed at this hotel multiple times in the past and it was always a pleasure. But this time the room we were offered was terrible. Sink was clogged, carpet on the window side of the room was soaking wet and TV had a vertical line in the middle of the screen the whole time. When we complained, ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University
"Weird smell in the bathroom not too clean"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
"Enjoyed our stay!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
"From the moment we checked in Joy was amazing, welcoming and very helpful. The next day we met Isha, and she was just as awesome, the breakfast options were good and fresh, the waffle station is the bomb. The cleaning staff was very helpful and attentive. We also met Mark at the front desk, also ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
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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.
