University Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit University Heights
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 University Heights Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG
Rooms were clean, beds were comfortable
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Breakfast staff was outstanding, daytime front desk team was great, nighttime not so nice.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University
Elevator being out while people were in town for a concert was kind of a difficult situation but not a bad stay
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Always a clean and safe place to stay
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Carpets are everywhere. If you are allergic keep in mind that this property has a very limited hardwood/ tile area.
Reviewed on 16 May 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.
