This collection of natural objects is often on the itineraries of travelers to Gainesville. But Florida Museum of Natural History isn't the only drawcard in the area. University of Florida, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are some other interesting sights nearby.
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Westgate Palace Hotel / Universal / I-Drive
International Drive
per person
Sep 5 - Sep 10
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Orlando (MCO)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Overall nice but extremely small countertops - made the kitchen very hard to use. The kitchen implements were missing and not thought out well.
Room was very quiet which was a positive. Room was well furnished besides kitchen. Staff didn’t seem on the same page with room service. Poor communication.
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025


Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo
per person
Aug 14 - Aug 20
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Orlando (MCO)
8/10 Very Good! (354 reviews)
Nice place. Kids had a good time. Not encouraged to go there if you are a minority. You wont feel welcomed. The staff is great, but the type of people that go there arent really folks that likely share the same interests as you do. There are Confederate flags all over; etc. Hotel rooms are no bueno, old. IF you want something nice, you need to spend the money glamping or have your own trailer.
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025
Reviews of Florida Museum of Natural History
4.5
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Did not visit.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
visit the butterflies.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Well maintained, beautiful.
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Cultural Plaza
Learn about the local history of Gainesville when you spend time at Cultural Plaza. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

University of Florida
4.5/5(833 reviews)
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of Florida, a top college in Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
4.5/5(272 reviews)
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.
Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History during your trip to Gainesville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Curtis M. Phillips Center
4.5/5(17 reviews)
You can make plans for a show at Curtis M. Phillips Center during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
4.5/5(3 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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hom hotel + suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3905 Sw 43rd St, Gainesville, FL

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
1714 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
4015 Sw 43rd St, Gainesville, FL

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville
3500 Southwest 42nd St, Gainesville, FL

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
1514 Southwest 14th Street, Gainesville, FL

Aloft Gainesville University Area
3743 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL

Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG
5020 SW 30th Lane, Gainesville, FL

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
4000 Southwest 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville
4155 Sw 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL
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