Discover the Best of Gainesville

Seeking tips on how to stay healthy while traveling? Dr. Norman Beatty, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease and Global Medicine at UF Health at the University of Florida provides these very valuable tips.

Hotel ELEO at the University of Florida, a 173-room boutique hotel, opened July 1, 2020 in Gainesville, Florida. The hotel features flexible meeting and event space, a fitness studio outfitted with high-end cardio and resistance equipment, and an unparalleled level of service. The hotel's restaurant, Covey Kitchen + Cocktails will debut this Fall. Located on the campus of the University of Florida, the hotel offers easy access to services at the award-winning University of Florida Health hospitals.

Best known as the home of the University of Florida, Gainesville is home to inspiring people and places. A vibrant mix of college town fun and peaceful outdoor getaways, for those seeking a slower pace, Gainesville has plenty of inexpensive (and often free) local attractions for the entire family.

Downtown Gainesville is at the heart of a city that glows small-town charm as it radiates a lively and welcoming invitation to its visitors. Lined with quaint shops, restaurants, theaters and peaceful parks, it draws visitors in to share Gainesville's story.