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

Great Full Service Hotel

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Great full service hotel at a super affordable price, including attached bar & restaurant and conference center. Convenient location directly off I-75 in North Gainesville. Desk staff friendly and helpful. Free breakfast was great, including a custom-made omelet station.

Reviewed by Brenda Yates on April 26, 2024 via Google

Wonderful Extended Stay

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I have been staying at this particular location for probably three months now on business, and I must say it has been an absolutely wonderful experience. Management staff is absolutely wonderful very helpful! Morning breakfast buffet is probably one of the best I have seen, and I have traveled all over the country!

Reviewed by Dontae Roberts on March 8, 2024 via Google

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, University of Charlotte Football on October 2023 via Mail

Will Continue Frequenting This Property

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful property; efficient check-in; very nice and comfortable room on upper floor as I had requested; great breakfast with good selection of options; and wonderful staff. Will definitely stay at this property again. Loved everything about it.

Reviewed by Virginia on February 14, 2024 via Booking.com