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Airport Information and Driving Directions to Gainesville

You can fly directly to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) or via Jacksonville (JAX), Orlando International Airport (MCO) or Tampa International Airport (TPA).

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV):

Delta Connection | US Airways Express
http://www.gra-gnv.com/

Rental Cars Available from Gainesville Regional Airport:

Avis:
Budget:
Enterprise:
Hertz:
National: 		(352) 375-4320
(352) 372-6661
(352) 371-6599
(352) 373-8444
(352) 377-7005

Taxi/Limos Services:

City Cab (352) 375-8294
Gainesville Cab (352) 371-1515
Gator Cab (352) 375-0313
Independent Taxi (352) 316-1396
Lake Limo (352) 742-2808 or (352) 622-2292
Safety Cab (352) 372-1444
Yellow Cab (352) 262-4897
Executive Limo
(Non Airpt Limo To
TPA/JAX/MCO)		 (800) 588-9693
Enchanted Limousine (352) 472-8003 or (866) 616-5466

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX):
http://www.jaxairports.org/

Driving Instructions to Gainesville (Approx. 2 hours):
• Take I-95 to I-295 South
• Proceed South to I-10 West
• Proceed West on I-10 to exit 50
• Proceed South on US-301 to Waldo Road (Pay special attention to the SPEED LIMIT)
• Take Waldo Road to E. University Avenue
• Proceed on E. University, which will become W. University Avenue.

Shuttle Service via GatorExpress
http://www.gatorexpress.com/

Orlando International Airport (MCO):
http://www.orlando-mco.com/

Driving Instructions to Gainesville (2 hours):
• Take the Turnpike East to I-75 North
• Proceed north on I-75 to exit 387 (old exit 76) at Newberry Road
• Turn right on Newberry Rd.

Shuttle Service via GatorExpress
http://www.gatorexpress.com/

Tampa International Airport (TPA):
http://www.tampaairport.com/

Driving Instructions to Gainesville (2.5 hours):
• Take I-275 North to I-75 North.
• Proceed north on I-75 to exit 387 (old exit 76) at Newberry Road
• Turn right on Newberry Rd.

Hotels

Below are a few of the Hotels in the Gainesville area. Please contact the hotels directly for any questions regarding accommodations

Baymont Inns & Suites
 3905 S.W. 43rd St.
Gainesville, FL 32608
 (352) 376-0004
http://www.baymontinns.com/gainsville/

 Cabot Lodge
3726 SW 40th Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 375-2400 | (800) 843-8735
http://www.cabotlodgegainesville.com/
Courtyard by Marriott
3700 SW 42nd St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 335-9100 | (800) 321-2211
http://www.courtyard.com 		Comfort Inn
3440 SW 40th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 264-1771 | (800) 228-5150
http://www3.choicehotels.com

Homewood Suites
3333 NW 42nd St Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 373-1324 | (800) 445-8667
 http://homewoodsuites1.hilton.com/

 Hampton Inn
4225 SW 40th St
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 371-4171 | (800) 426-7866
http://www.hamptoninn.com

Hilton UF - Conference Center
1714 SW 34th Street
Gainesville, Florida 32607
(352) 371-3600 | (800) 222-8733
http://www.ufhotel.com

Holiday Inn-University Center
1250 W. University Av
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 376-1661 | (888) HOLIDAY
in Florida (800) 551-8206
http://www.sixcontinentshotels.com/

Sweetwater Branch Inn
625 E. University Ave
Gainesville Fl 32601
(352) 240-9222 I (800) 595-7760
http://www.sweetwaterinn.com

Holday Inn Newberry Road
7417 W Newberry Rd Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 332-7500 | (888) HOLIDAY
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com
Red Roof Inn
3500 SW 42nd St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 336-3311 | (800) 843-7663
http://www.redroof.com 		Reitz Union
Located on UF Campus
PO Box 118505
Gainesville, FL 32611
(352) 392-2151
http://www.union.ufl.edu/hotel/
Paramount Plaza
4001 SW 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 371-2101 | (800) 331-3131
http://www.baymontinns.com/gainsville/ 		Sheraton Hotel
2900 SW 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 377-4000 | (800) 325-3535
http://www.starwood.com/sheraton/



Nearby Attractions

Gainesville is centrally located within the heart of Florida. Just about any type of attraction you can imagine is within a two hour drive. Everything from amusement parks to golfing to local natural springs are nearby. Listed below are a few of the exciting, family-friendly attractions you'll find in Gaineville and Central Florida.

Amusement Parks:

Adventure Island - Tampa, FL
http://www.adventureisland.com/
Buccaneer Bay Waterpark - Spring Hill, FL
(800) 678-9335
Busch Gardens - Tampa, FL
www.buschgardens.com
Sea World - Orlando, FL
www.seaworld.com
The New Silver Springs - Silver Springs, FL
www.silversprings.com | (352) 236-2121
Universal Orlando - Universal Studios Florida | Islands of Adventure | CityWalk
Orlando, FL
http://themeparks.universalstudios.com/orlando/
Walt Disney World Resort - Magic Kingdom | Animal Kingdom | Epcot | Disney-MGM Studios & more..
Orlando, FL
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/
Weeki Wachee Springs... The City of Mermaids - Spring Hill, FL
http://www.weekiwachee.com/ | (800) 678-9335
Wild Waters - Silver Springs, FL
www.silversprings.com | (800) 234-7458

Beaches:

Golf:

  • Gainesville Golf and Practice Center
    6007 SW Archer Road | Gainesville, FL 32608
    (352) 375-3223
  • Gainesville Country Club
    7300 SW 35th Way| Gainesville, FL 32608
    (352) 372-0961
    private, 18 hole, 6777 yds, Par 72, CR-73.0, S-129
  • Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club
    9905 SW 44th Ave| Gainesville, FL 32608
    (352) 335-0055
    semi-private, 18 hole, 6526 yds, Par 72, CR-71.5, S-124
  • Ironwood Golf Course
    2100 NE 39th Ave| Gainesville, FL 32609
    (352) 334-3120
    public, 18 hole, 6465 yds, Par 72, CR-71.3, S-122
  • Meadowbrook Golf Club
    10401 NW 37th Pl| Gainesville, FL 32606
    (352) 332-0577
    semi-private    , 18 hole, 6284 yds, Par 72, CR-70.8, S-129
  • University of Florida Golf Course
    2800 SW 2nd Ave | Gainesville, FL 32607
    (352) 375-4866
    private, 18 hole, 6239 yds, Par 70, CR-70.3, S-126
  • West End Golf Course
    12830 W Newberry | Gainesville, FL 32606
    (352) 332-2721
    public, 18 hole, 3940 yds, Par 60, CR-59.0, S-N/A

Museums & Theatres:

Nature Parks & Springs: