Get to Know Gainesville & Alachua County
Gather to celebrate, collaborate and grow in a vibrant destination filled with intellectual capital, rich culture and natural beauty. Gainesville and Alachua County draw international business and convention travelers to the area’s state-of-the-art research, medical, event and meeting facilities. Home to the University of Florida, one of the leading public universities in the country, the destination – and the meeting and events held here – are characterized by excellence and the spirit of learning and discovery.
Alachua County offers meeting planners unrivaled convenience and features a wide variety of welcoming spaces, rich in both atmosphere and history. Meeting and convention offerings continue to expand, for an ever- widening selection of first class facilities including the Alachua County Sports and Events Center at Celebration Pointe with 90,000 sq. ft. of uninterrupted expo space, the Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center, 60+ hotels, 7 full-service conference facilities, gorgeous Bed-and-Breakfasts with meeting and event space and over a dozen unique venue options.
Detalhes do local
Hotéis66
Centro de convenções90 000 pé quadrado
Quartos5933
Quartos em 1 hotel248
Locais de eventos especiais90
Tarifa média do quarto115,00 US$
Taxa de ocupação-
Restaurantes-
Custo diário de alimentação51,00 US$
Taxa de imposto7%
Tipo de localCVB
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Getting Here is Easy!
Centrally located between major Florida metros, Alachua County is an ideal destination for regional meetings.
Guests can arrive via the I-75 corridor in just 2 hours or less from Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa and 5 hours from Atlanta and Miami.
The recently expanded Gainesville Regional Airport features:
Non-Stop Flights To/From:
» Atlanta
» Charlotte
» Dallas / Fort Worth
» Fort Lauderdale
» Miami
One-Stop Service To:
» 343 Destinations
» 55 Countries
Distância do aeroporto
5 mi do Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
Distance from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport 5 mi
81 mi do Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Distance from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) airport 81 mi
120 mi do Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) airport 120 mi
Localização
Atrações locais
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
Parque
Explore hiking, horseback riding and bicycling on eight trails including the paved 16-mile Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail. This National Natural Landmark provides habitats for alligators, wild horses, bison, and more than 270 species of birds.
100 Savannah Blvd.
Micanopy, FL, US 32667
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Parque
Go birding and hike more than 3.5 miles of trails. Experience the lush landscape from viewing platforms, and learn about this thriving habitat with vast numbers of plants and animals, including birds, butterflies, alligators and wild horses.
325 SW Williston Rd
Gainesville, FL, US 32601
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Dance Alive National Ballet
Teatro
Discover elegant, exciting and inspiring performances delivered by an award-winning international professional dance company with a repertoire ranging from the classical to the contemporary.
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Hippodrome Theatre
Teatro
Gainesville's cultural centerpiece offers live professional theatre, independent cinema, gallery exhibits, educational programs, and special events over 340 days a year.
25 SE 2nd Pl
Gainesville, FL, US 32601
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Florida Museum of Natural History and Butterfly Rainforest
Museu
The Florida Museum of Natural History is Florida's official natural history museum. Find permanent and traveling exhibits plus the Butterfly Rainforest and Discovery Zone.
3215 Hull Rd.
Gainesville, FL, US 32611
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Matheson History Museum
Museu
Browse permanent and temporary exhibits detailing Alachua County and Florida history. The museum is located in the heart of historic downtown Gainesville and adjacent to the 1867 Matheson House.
513 E University Ave.
Gainesville, FL, US 32601
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Harn Museum of Art
Museu
Visit the University of Florida’s Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art where you can explore over 10,000 works of art, including Claude Monet's Champ d’avoine and exhibitions including African, Asian, modern and contemporary art, photography, and one of the world's most extensive collections of Florida art.
3259 Hull Rd.
Gainesville, FL, US 32608
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Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention
Museu
Celebrate science, creativity and invention with dynamic and interactive exhibits that are fun for kids and adults alike. Visitors are encouraged to ask lots of questions and roll up their sleeves to participate in themed experiments. The museum is named after Dr. Robert Cade, one of the lead inventors of Gatorade.
811 S Main St.
Gainesville, FL, US 32601
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Nearby vendors
Connexxions Bus Inc.
Multi-city
Discover the premier choice in group travel with Connexxions Bus. Based in Orlando, Florida—a city known for its world-class attractions and vibrant energy—Connexxions Bus is dedicated to providing safe, comfortable, and professional transportation services. Every journey with us is more than just a ride; it’s an experience designed to create lasting memories.
At Connexxions Bus, we believe in making connections beyond destinations. Whether you're traveling from Miami to Orlando, organizing a corporate event, planning a wedding, or embarking on a group adventure, we seamlessly bring people together, turning every trip into an effortless and enjoyable journey.
More than just transportation, Connexxions Bus is the thread that ties events, occasions, and unforgettable experiences together.
Transporte
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Dave and Busters Southern
Multi-city
LEGENDARY FOOD & DRINK...AND PLAY!
Looking for an incredible bar and amazing restaurant near you? Look no further than Dave & Buster's. We have amazing games and award-winning food and drinks. Come check us out!
Atividade
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Artistry Catering
Multi-city
Full Service Catering Company ideal for events between 10-700
From multi day onsite catering to box lunches for tour groups and so much more.
Elegant full service gala dinners or casual crab feast for your employees, Artistry Catering will make your next event a Masterpiece.
As a full service caterer located in Burke VA we are conveniently located to served the entire DC Metro region. We can provide simple drop off meals to full service events that include servers, cooks, captains and bartenders.
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VENU
Multi-city
VENU is redefining how fans experience live music. Our premium concepts — like Luxe FireSuites and Aikman Clubs — deliver comfort, exclusivity, and unmatched access to the music you love. Backed by thoughtful design and a hospitality-first approach, VENU isn’t just building venues — we’re building a movement. Publicly traded on the NYSE American under the ticker symbol VENU and featured in The Wall Street Journal, Variety, Billboard, and The New York Times, we’re recognized as a true disruptor in the space.
VENU and Billboard are proud to launch a multi-year partnership built on one shared belief: the future belongs to the fearless. VENU’s groundbreaking approach to live music venues—infused with premium hospitality, and fan-first design and access—mirrors Billboard’s legacy of elevating what’s next. This partnership represents a shared commitment to championing innovation and amplifying voices that lead.
Restaurante/bar
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Bloomingdale's
Multi-city
Bloomingdale's is America's only nationwide, full-line, upscale department store and a division of Macy's, Inc. It was founded in 1872 and currently operates 35 Bloomingdale's stores in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Our tourism program is available for individual visitors/groups at our stores in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Aventura, and Honolulu. All day savings certificate includes 10% off best fashion and home brands or all day cosmetics saving certificate with 10% off after $200 spend (includes fashion and home).
Additionally, customers can participate in gift with purchase events, appointments with stylists, private events, and beauty masterclasses.
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Topgolf
Multi-city
We’re a sports entertainment complex that features an inclusive, high-tech golf game that everyone can enjoy. Paired with an outstanding food and beverage menu, climate-controlled hitting bays and music, every Topgolf has an energetic hum that you can feel right when you walk through the door.
Atividade
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ilixr Creative
Multi-city
Our mission is to provide one-of-a-kind culinary experiences that leave you and your guests with lasting memories and satiated palates. Every detail is meticulously thought out, and our commitment to hospitality, with over 40 years of experience working in some of the world's most acclaimed restaurants, brings a level of excellence rarely found in the catering industry.
Atividade
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Sushi by Bou
Multi-city
Our classic Sushi By Bou experience includes a timed chef’s choice 12-piece omakase. For extra time at the chef’s counter, and additional pieces, upgrade to our Bougie option. Come early, and stay late, to enjoy our craft cocktails, imported sake selection, and high-energy vibes.
Atividade
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Bagatelle Miami
Miami Beach
Bagatelle is a French hospitality brand of luxury restaurants and beach clubs that celebrate the South of France’s joie de vivre and epicurean spirit. Welcome to the Bagatelle way of life.
Restaurante/bar
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Crow Practice
Multi-city
We are a live event company, specializing in executing unique wellness services. We are passionate about living life to it’s fullest to thrive over stress, and find excitement in creating captivating holistic health experiences for your guests.
Atividade
Entretenimento contratado
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Diversidade e Inclusão
Apenas para os hotéis dos EUA, o Visit Gainesville, Alachua County e/ou a sua matriz está credenciada como um empreendimento comercial (BE) de propriedade diversa (com 51% de participação de indivíduos ou grupos minoritários)? Em caso afirmativo, indique qual das seguintes cerificações possui:
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Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
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