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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in University Heights
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG
Good made-to-order breakfast menu. Quick service. Staff were great. Rooms we had had wall unit AC. We had no issues but our experience with wall-unit AC is that if you’re not really on top of the cleaning maintenance, they tend to get moldy and make us sick. We didn’t wake up with sore throats and ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
The room, location, and staff were perfect. The only reason it didn't receive five stars is that if you are staying for a day and there is an event or conference, it may be impossible to find parking. The morning food option in the cafe was lackluster.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
All was top notch.Room, Service, etc.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Go Gators!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
The staff is great! always a great stay
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville
Great hotel even during a Gators games, good breakfast, friendly staff specially during breakfast hours, definitely recommended.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
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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 Hippodrome State Theatre and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
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.
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.
Pleasant Street
Pleasant Street might not have many top sights, but Hippodrome State Theatre and Thomas Center 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.
Gateway Park
While Gateway Park isn't home to many top sights, Hippodrome State Theatre and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
