University Heights Travel Guide
Gainesville
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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.
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.
Top hotels in University Heights
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG
Ac was cool but very loud. The restaurant attached is great.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
This hotel is in a great location. The room was clean and comfortably. Would stay there again. Friendly staff!!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Nice breakfast.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
I called to book two connecting rooms and when I arrived they had not accommodated this aspect of our booking. They told me I probably spoke to central reservations who doesn’t understand that they don’t have available connecting rooms (fair- but not my fault since this was the customer Journey they ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Left before breakfast unfortunately. Clean rooms and safe parking area. Staff friendly.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
The front desk clerk Joyce was as kind as can be. Our room was clean. The bathroom was large. The happy hour and snack time was great! The breakfast was delicious! It was worth the money.
Reviewed on 9 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.
