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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Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - 1 Acre Private Beach
Vilano Beach
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Oct 18 - Oct 22
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Philadelphia (PHL) to Orlando (MCO)
8.8/10 Excellent! (553 reviews)
To say this place is incredible would be an understatement. I have never been to such a well thought-out and intentionally prepared hotel. From the lobby to the room they provide things you didn't even know you wanted! Such a lovely place I will come back just to stay here for sure.
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Palazzo Lakeside Hotel
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Oct 19 - Oct 23
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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Orlando (MCO)
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,163 reviews)
I stayed there with my family while on a trip to Disney. I was a little worried bc it’s one of the cheapest hotels, but I would definitely stay there again. First off, it’s a Christian hotel and they have random inspirational Bible verses all over. Breakfast is free and there’s good choices, eggs, yogurt, waffles, coffee, oatmeal, sausage, fruits, rooms are clean. The only thing they don’t have a microwave in the room but they do have microwaves in a sitting area on the 2nd floor for customers to use. The lobby looks nice. There’s an outdoor pool, there’s a bathroom near the pool area and there are towels available by the pool. The hotel is by a lake, there’s hammocks and seats where you can just sit and watch the water. Do not even think about going in the water bc there’s alligators and snakes, but I didn’t see any.
The hotel is in a good neighborhood, plenty of restaurants and stores around, lots of food options. It’s about 30 mn away from the Disney parks and 30 mn from Orlando airport. My kids love it. I think the Disney hotels are way too expensive. Free breakfast is a plus!!
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area
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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Orlando (MCO)
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,177 reviews)
The property itself is just huge they have a boat five pools on the property plus a water park so much activities to do on the property they have bowling game room they have restaurants there so you literally don't really have to leave the property to go anywhere
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025
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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
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
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
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
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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DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
3726 Sw 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL

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

Aloft Gainesville University Area
3743 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL

Comfort Inn University
3440 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL

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

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

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

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
4110 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL

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