Best hotels in Gainesville
Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75
3275 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32608
Located just off I-75. guests can choose from one or two-bedroom suites. Each suite is equipped with a kitchenette, living area, free Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen TV. Parking and breakfast are available, and the hotel is conveniently situated just two miles from the Florida Museum of Natural History.
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
101 SE 1 Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Centrally located Downtown, this hotel is just off Highway 441. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a hot breakfast, and, after a busy day venturing around the city, soak in the outdoor saltwater pool. Parking is available to guests.
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
3726 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32608
Close to Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, this hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi with rooms featuring flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and coffee-making facilities. Soak up some sunshine on the sundeck or in the outdoor pool and hot tub.
Best restaurants in Gainesville
Muñecas Downtown Taco Garden
104 SE 1 Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Serving a range of delicious, tasty tacos you can choose classic chicken, beef, and pork recipes, or opt for a specialty taco with a choice of fish, steak, shrimp, and more. It’s not just tacos either, you can also enjoy quesadillas and burritos.
Amelia's Italian Restaurant
Behind the Hippodrome, 235 S Main Street Suite 107, Gainesville, FL 32601
For a taste of Italy in the Sunshine State, head to Amelia’s. Homemade pasta is on the menu and it’s served in a number of different ways, including cannelloni als forno, tortellini alfredo, and lasagna.
Crane Ramen
16 SW 1st Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Using locally-sourced produce, Crane Ramen brings the taste of Japan to Gainesville. Flavorsome broth, soft buns, and ramen are on the menu, with vegetarian options available – we’re sure you’ll find something you’ll love here.
Best things to do in Gainesville
Florida Museum of Natural History
3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
Located at the University of Florida, the Florida Museum of Natural history is a fun day out for the whole family. With a range of interesting exhibits, it’s not to be missed. As well as temporary exhibits, there are a number of permanent displays thatwhich can be seen all year round. Visitors will see the Butterfly Rainforest, Florida fossils, and Northwest Florida Waterways and Wildlife.
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
4732 Millhopper Road, Gainesville, FL 32653
Escape to this tranquil rainforest with lush greenery and small streams. While here, be sure to visit Devil’s Millhopper – a large, deep sinkhole. While sinkholes aren’t rare in the sunshine state, this one is unique in the fact that more than 100ft of rock layers have been exposed.
Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention
811 S Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
This museum displays a range of tech and inventions from the University of Florida. One wing of the museum is dedicated to Dr. Robert Cade, the museum’s founder and lead inventor of Gatorade. His lab and some information about Gatorade’s development are displayed here.