Title: Visit Duckpond: 2026 Duckpond, Gainesville Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Duckpond](https://expedia.com/Duckpond-Gainesville-Hotels.0-n553248635976470698-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Gainesville](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Gainesville.d6048189.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Gainesville](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Gainesville.d6048189.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Duckpond](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Duckpond.d553248635976470698.Car-Rental-Guide)[Duckpond Vacations](https://expedia.com/Duckpond.d553248635976470698.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Duckpond, FL ## Gainesville ![Photo of Lake Alice and a portion of the Baughman Center on the campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470698/28d00b3c-09f4-4b7d-9c99-c8508c6caaac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Duckpond Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Gainesville Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Gainesville.dx6048189) --- ### Popular places to visit ![A distant view of The University of Florida in the morning](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068631/dc0e407f-c712-4acf-b1ad-0c9896d42d64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Florida-Gainesville.d6068631.Vacation-Attraction) ![At the Gators home opener with 90,000 of my closest friends. A football game at Florida Field is an incredible experience. Energy not to be missed. This is probably one of the greatest stadiums in college football. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048189/0860a82e-f9ae-44b6-ab17-236e4c4e269a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Ben-Hill-Griffin-Stadium-Gainesville.d6068633.Vacation-Attraction) ![Peleides blue morpho butterfly](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068619/b5c37750-0581-4f11-9e92-7e3d3daaf0eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Florida Museum of Natural History 4.5/5(171 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Florida-Museum-Of-Natural-History-Gainesville.d6068619.Vacation-Attraction) ![2nd Place street with the Hippodrome State Theatre and businesses in downtown Gainesville, Florida, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068629/aa80e492-a4ce-4cd0-8529-a6640f2c17f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hippodrome State Theatre 3/5(1 review) You can enjoy a show at Hippodrome State Theatre during your stay in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Hippodrome-State-Theatre-Downtown-Gainesville.d6068629.Vacation-Attraction) #### Thomas Center 4/5(61 reviews) Enjoy an outing to Thomas Center during your stay in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Thomas-Center-Duckpond.d6187991.Vacation-Attraction) #### Shands at the University of Florida 4.5/5(210 reviews) Though Shands at the University of Florida might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Gainesville while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/Shands-At-The-University-Of-Florida-Gainesville.d6187967.Vacation-Attraction) --- ## Duckpond Hotel Deals ![HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/200800/200755/8a6fa57c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western 3905 Sw 43Rd St Gainesville FL $77 nightly $87 total Mar 25 - Mar 26 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,855 reviews) The staff was very friendly. The housekeepers were professional and friendly. Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F25%2F2026&endDate=3%2F26%2F2026&selected=200755&PinnedHotelID=200755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470698) ![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1290000/1289100/1289043/e387508a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL 4015 Sw 43rd St Gainesville FL $88 nightly $99 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,721 reviews) This was a last minute extension of our vacation in Florida to travel all the way back to Wisconsin but with all of the weather up there, we had to find something quickly & although I wasn’t able to read every review like I normally would, we would 100% stay here again. The greetings at the front ... Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F5%2F2026&endDate=4%2F6%2F2026&selected=1289043&PinnedHotelID=1289043&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470698) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49700/49617/13133f5c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville 3726 Sw 40th Blvd Gainesville FL $97 nightly $109 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews) Meds are good. Lodging was good. Wouldn't recommend eating in the restaurant Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=49617&PinnedHotelID=49617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470698) ![Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19490000/19484600/19484503/0dff4e4a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville 4000 Southwest 40th Blvd Gainesville FL $105 nightly $118 total Mar 23 - Mar 24 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,400 reviews) Clean, comfortable room. Pet-friendly. Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F23%2F2026&endDate=3%2F24%2F2026&selected=19484503&PinnedHotelID=19484503&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470698) ![Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26950000/26940800/26940780/dfb2f417_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG 5020 SW 30th Lane Gainesville FL Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $102 nightly $115 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Great hotel, clean, small, easy to park and walk around. The shower was amazing. Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%2F2026&selected=26940780&PinnedHotelID=26940780&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470698) ![Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1940000/1932400/1932346/70ccd44a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands 4110 SW 40th Boulevard Gainesville FL $84 nightly $95 total Mar 25 - Mar 26 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,135 reviews) The staff for the most part very friendly towards us. Did find some minor problems like the door to the bathroom squeaked when opened. Did call maintenance they responded quickly. He told us he look for a new hinge for the door but never came back. There were some scrape marks on the bathroom door. ... 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[](https://expedia.com/Gainesville-Pleasant-Street.dx553248635976471970) ![Gainesville, Florida, USA Skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/939293992653533184/e7dd1f4a-fd98-436e-b9bc-d5bca93f6e46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Gainesville-Downtown-Gainesville.dx939293992653533184) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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