North Central Florida Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in North Central Florida

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Historic Downtown

Though Historic Downtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Paddock Mall.

Historic Downtown
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University Heights

University Heights might not have many top sights, but Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Hippodrome State Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

University Heights
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Haile Plantation

If you're spending some time in Haile Plantation, Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club and Haile Village Center are top sights worth seeing.

Haile Plantation
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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.

Downtown Gainesville
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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.

College Park
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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.

Innovation District
Equus Inn Ocala

Equus Inn Ocala

2.5 out of 5
3434 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ocala. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,613 reviews)
"Room is good for a short stay. Comfortable bed, good a/c and hot water in the shower. Buffet breakfast in the morning."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Equus Inn Ocala
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

4 out of 5
3726 Sw 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL
The price is Rp1.423.065 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
Rp1.423.065
Rp1.600.948 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"The service was excellent."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

3 out of 5
1514 Southwest 14th Street, Gainesville, FL
The price is Rp2.846.297 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp2.846.297
Rp3.201.979 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,268 reviews)
"It was a very nice and comfortable room."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Postcard Cabins Gilchrist Springs

Postcard Cabins Gilchrist Springs

2 out of 5
1699 NE Co Rd 337, High Springs, FL
Stay at this cabin in High Springs. Enjoy free parking, patios and climate control. Popular attractions Ginnie Spring and Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
"The staff helped us with our requests of late check out and early check in. Was really clean in the cabin. Also, very beautiful location if you want to escape the city. Definitely coming back."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Postcard Cabins Gilchrist Springs
stayAPT Suites Ocala

stayAPT Suites Ocala

3.5 out of 5
3509 W Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Ocala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bowlero West Ocala and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (89 reviews)
"Will be better if it doesn’t have a carpet in the room."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

stayAPT Suites Ocala
Landing Apartments Newberry

Landing Apartments Newberry

4 out of 5
120 NW 148th Terrace, Newberry, FL
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Newberry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Jonesville Tennis Center and Dudley ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
Great Stay
"Stay was excellent. The apartment was in almost new condition and included toaster, small coffee maker, washer / dryer, large closet. Some smalls stains on couch and chair, but insignificant. Screened in porch would have been great if we had time to use it. We did use the pool, which was warm and ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Landing Apartments Newberry
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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