University Heights Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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 room space, super attentive and friendly staff. Hotel and rooms clean, at a great price.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Room was clean. Staff was courteous. The mattress was quite broken down. The breakfast at the hotel restaurant was outstanding as was the Service.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Very convenient hotel. I like hayt, everything is ok.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Best Western Gateway Grand
I was very impressed with the hotel, the cleanliness and the professionalism of the staff. I loved my visit.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Room was a nice size for our family. No bedding for the pull out couch in the room and breakfast was a 3 star
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn University
Yes very nice excellent
Reviewed on 21 Jan 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 Hippodrome State Theatre and Thomas Center.
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, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
