Duckpond, FL
Gainesville
Popular places to visit
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.
Florida Museum of Natural History
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Florida Museum of Natural History during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Thomas Center
Enjoy an outing to Thomas Center during your stay in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Sante Fe College
Explore the campus of Sante Fe College, during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Oaks Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Oaks Mall during your stay in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Interlachen: Rodman Reservoir Trophy Bass Fishing Trip
Duckpond Hotel Deals
Underwater Home w/Game Room ~6 min to Stadium & DT
"This home was as described in the listing. The decor was cute and enjoyed by our entire family. It slept 5 adults and 1 child very comfortably. The bath towels were extremely soft and lush which isn't always the case in VRBO's."
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
University House - 8 Bedrooms - Walk to UF / Stadium
"Rented the house for my daughter’s UF Veterinary school graduation. Plenty of space for the whole family. Check in and check out went smoothly, host responded quickly with any questions. The pool was a big hit and plenty big for everyone. My only suggestion for pool area would be some seating. The ..."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
"the room was super dirty, you need to use hilton honors points or you get charged for wifi, my son got a rash from the pillow case, they don't tell you they don't clean your room, the air conditioner unit was difficult to use and kept defaulting to freezing cold. it is a gross old property and it ..."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
"Stayed here for 2 days while doing college orientation. Staff at the front desk was very helpful and friendly. Place was clean. Breakfast was good. Hotel was not crowded."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
"Great breakfast and 5:30 kickback was very good"
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
"I thought the hotel was nice. It’s conveniently located. Breakfast was great also."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Duckpond
Pleasant Street
Though Pleasant Street might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.
Downtown Gainesville
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Downtown Gainesville and surrounding area, you can visit Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.
Gateway Park
While Gateway Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Thomas Center and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Innovation District
While there might not be top attractions in Innovation District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
University Heights
While University Heights isn't home to many top sights, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention are some notable places to visit nearby.
College Park
While College 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.
