Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Gainesville
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
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Gainesville Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Clean, great front desk help. Great location.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
Great place
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Gator Pool and Hot Tub House -1.5 miles to Stadium
We have stayed at this home two times now. The 8 man crew loves the place and the management team is very responsive for being offsite. Our Crew has requested that they have this place again on the next trip back to Gainesville.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Check in was easy and we were greeted by Sierra who gave us Hotel info including breakfast and coffee. Lobby was decorated for Christmas and it was lovely.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
Another fantastic, exceptional stay at this hotel. Really great experience.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Absolutely wonderful stay! Staff was friendly, easy valet parking, clean spacious room and loved the convenience of the golf cart to and from Shands! I will be staying again!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
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 Hippodrome State Theatre and Thomas Center.
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 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.
Gateway Park
While Gateway Park isn't home to many top sights, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
