University Heights Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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
"Great stay clean room not enough dresser storage"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
"The hotel felt dirty and smelly. The room wasn’t clean enough even the bedding looked filthy. The bathroom had mold. We would never come back!"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
"The staff was great; the front desk to the breakfast attendant and everyone In between. The beds, bedding, and pillows were comfortable. The place was clean but could use some sprucing up. The wallpaper was worn and peeling in some places and the bathroom fixtures were not in the best shape. The ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
"great"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
"Property was in a great area but very noisy. Lots of noise from street especially if you like to sleep in. Coffee was really bad, I usually love Drury Coffee but had to go out every day to purchase elsewhere. My room was next to the housekeeping room and they were extremely loud talking in the morning ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
"The friendliest staff, the most spacious room, and the cleanest property. The only complaint is the pool was ice cold."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in University Heights

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 Depot Park.

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

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.





