Duckpond
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.
Hippodrome State Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Hippodrome State Theatre during your stay in 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.
Shands at the University of Florida
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.
Top hotels in Duckpond
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Check in was very easy. Room was ready. Very clean hotel and very appealing. I would stay there again.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Rooms were clean and staff friendly
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Don’t be fooled by the photo in the description. The very tiny pool is basically sitting in the parking lot. The front desk didn’t know whether the workout room was still under renovations or not, and literally had to walk me to the area to find out. The bathroom shower tile was dirty and rusty along ...
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Nothing but excellent to say about this place. Will be back for sure.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG
Great location if you go to the event center
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Run away this property is not safe to family and childrens a lot of homeless and drugs.plus super dirty and gross
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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 Depot Park 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.
