Duckpond Travel Guide
Gainesville
Popular places to visit
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.
Thomas Center
After visiting Thomas Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in 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.
Top hotels in Duckpond
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Love how clean and spacious the lobby is, staff is excellent and you get warm cookies upon check in, which was an unexpected surprise.
Reviewed on 3 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
Get service and location to UF. Not the cheapest option but worth the price
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Good stay
Reviewed on 7 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
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Duckpond
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.
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.
Gateway Park
While Gateway Park isn't home to many top sights, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
University Heights
University Heights might not have many top sights, but Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Hippodrome State Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
