Gainesville Area Guide

Things to Do in Gainesville

Between nationally-ranked sports, diverse annual festivals, and close proximity to the best natural attractions Florida has to offer, there’s more than one reason to come to Gainesville. Our historic Florida town is known for its exciting mix of nature and culture. No matter what brings you to Gainesville, you won’t want to leave before checking out some of these top attractions:

  • University of Florida Gator Football at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
  • Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention – named after Dr. James Robert Cade, lead inventor of Gatorade
  • Jonesville Park - Multi Functional Park
  • Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
  • Champions Park, contains 16 Baseball/Softball fields
  • Hal Brady Sports Complex - Host to Babe Ruth World Series
  • Annual NHRA Gatornationals drag racing at Gainesville’s Auto-Plus Raceway
  • UF Health Shands Hospital, a cutting-edge research and medical center
  • Natural Attractions such as the Florida Museum of Natural History and Ginnie Springs
  • Annual Arts & Cultural Festivals such as the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
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Great hospitality!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

The Hospitality was some of the best I've had in my career!
Reviewed by Nick Decker, University of Charlotte Football on October 2023 via Mail

I will visit there again

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was just perfect. Great staff, excelled in breakfast, felt safe, room comfortable. Not a new hotel but beautiful. Nice front area to sit. I did not go to the restaurant. Quick hot water & I could control the temp in the room. 

Reviewed by Barbara on September 2023 via Booking.com

Amazing breakfast

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I came to the hotel for work in town and had to stay a few extra days. I felt between the amenities, breakfast and the restaurant, It was a great experience overall! The best thing I can attest to was be sure to get a fresh omelet from the breakfast area!! Great staff.

Reviewed by Traveling Alex on July 2023 via Trip Advisor

5 Stars all the way

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

The outpouring of hospitality and love as soon as we arrived was amazing!  We are blessed to have met you and are so grateful for everything you did for us.  The whole staff, Thank-you for your willingness to handle our crew.  Five stars all the way around!

Reviewed by Aly Cramond, Charlotte Football Operations on October 2023 via Mail