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:

Local Colleges & Universities

• University of Florida Gator Football at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium – A must-see experience for college sports fans
• Santa Fe College – One of Florida’s top-rated community colleges and a major source of hotel guests

Local Attractions & Activities

• Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention – Named after Dr. James Robert Cade, lead inventor of Gatorade
• Jonesville Park – Multi-functional sports and recreation park
• Kanapaha Botanical Gardens – Beautiful natural gardens with trails and seasonal events
• Champions Park – Home to 16 baseball/softball fields for tournaments and events
• Hal Brady Sports Complex – Host site of the Babe Ruth World Series
• NHRA Gatornationals – Annual drag racing event held at Gainesville Raceway. We are proud to be the official partner hotel of this thrilling national event.

Hospitals & Medical Facilities

• UF Health Shands Hospital – A leading research and medical center in the Southeast
• UF Health Springhill – Newly expanded UF Health facility right near our hotel on 39th Avenue
• HCA Florida North Florida Hospital – Previously known as North Florida Regional Medical Center

Natural Attractions & Festivals

• Florida Museum of Natural History – World-class exhibits of Florida’s rich natural heritage
• Ginnie Springs – A crystal-clear natural spring perfect for swimming, diving, and tubing
• Hoggetowne Medieval Faire – Annual medieval festival with performances, vendors, and family fun