Gateway Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Oaks Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Oaks Mall during your visit to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Our pick of the best Gateway Park Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
The staff when we arrived was very welcoming. The facility was modern, with nice lighting, and clean.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Great staff, convenient location, funky smell in all the hallways.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Clean and modern. Staff attentive.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Friendly staff, clean room, great breakfast options
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
It was a wonderful stay. Everyone was super nice and helpful the room was spotless. I highly recommend.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Hotel is very old and broken down.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gateway Park
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 Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.
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.
Downtown Gainesville
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Downtown Gainesville 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.
