Travel

We can't wait to celebrate with you in Gainesville!

For our many out-of-town guests, we know traveling to North Florida can be a bit of a journey.

We've put together this guide to make your travel plans as smooth as possible.

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Flights

Getting Around

Accomodations

Things to Do

Flights

You have several airport options, all with their own pros and cons.

Double-check which airport you are flying to before purchasing.
There are many airports around Gainesville.
Google Flights will show you all airports even when searching for a specific one!

Double-check which airport you are flying to before purchasing.
There are many airports around Gainesville.
Google Flights will show you all airports even when searching for a specific one!

GNV (Gainesville Regional Airport)

10 minutes from downtown, most convenient, $$$

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Note: GNV is a small regional airport, so flights can be more expensive and may have a layover (usually in Atlanta or Charlotte).

JAX (Jacksonville International Airport)

1.5-hour drive to Gainesville, $$

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JAX is a great mid-range option. It's a larger airport with more direct flights and generally better pricing than GNV. You will need to rent a car for the drive.

MCO (Orlando International Airport)

2-hour drive to Gainesville, $

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MCO will almost always have the most flight options and the cheapest prices. You will need a rental car for the drive.

TPA (Tampa International Airport)

2-hour drive to Gainesville, $

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Similar to Orlando, TPA is a large, affordable airport. Easier drive than Orlando, need a rental car.

GNV (Gainesville Regional Airport)

Note: GNV is a small regional airport, so flights can be more expensive and may have a layover (usually in Atlanta or Charlotte).

10 minutes from downtown, most convenient, $$$

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JAX (Jacksonville International Airport)

JAX is a great mid-range option. It's a larger airport with more direct flights and generally better pricing than GNV. You will need to rent a car for the drive.

1.5-hour drive to Gainesville, $$

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MCO (Orlando International Airport)

MCO will almost always have the most flight options and the cheapest prices. You will need a rental car for the drive.

2-hour drive to Gainesville, $

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TPA (Tampa International Airport)

Similar to Orlando, TPA is a large, affordable airport. Easier drive than Orlando, need a rental car.

2-hour drive to Gainesville, $

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Getting Around

Rental Cars & Ridesharing

For the rest of your stay, Gainesville is a small city, but things are spread out.

Renting a car (especially if you fly into JAX, MCO, or TPA) is highly recommended. Uber and Lyft are also common and relatively inexpensive for inner-city trips.

If you would like to carpool, we've created a short carpool matching form.

If you would like to carpool, we've created a short carpool matching form:

Carpool Matching Form

Once submitted, you'll be matched with other guests to coordinate a carpool to/from Gainesville.

Carpool Matching Form

Accomodations

Hyatt Place, Downtown Gainesville

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We have reserved a block of 20 rooms at the Hyatt Place in downtown. This hotel is across the street from Palomino Pool Hall, where we will be hosting an afterparty following the wedding reception.

You will need to select the specific date range for your stay when booking.

Hampton Inn & Suites, Downtown Gainesville

Reserve A Room

We have also reserved a block of 20 rooms at the Hampton Inn & Suites in downtown. This hotel is just down the street from the Hyatt and Palomino Pool Hall, where we will be hosting an afterparty following the wedding reception.

You will need to select the specific date range for your stay when booking.

For those who wish to book elsewhere, we recommend looking at hotels or lovely AirBnBs in the historic Duckpond or Bed & Breakfast Row neighborhoods, which are both charming and within walking distance of the Thomas Center.

Things to Do in The Swamp

If you have extra time, here are a few of our favorite things to do in Gainesville!

Explore Downtown Gainesville

Some of Delaney's favorite spots are in the heart of downtown, like Maude's for an amazing raspberry mocha iced coffee, Flaco's for the best burrito in town, Palomino's for pool and beers, or Satchel's Pizza for a quirky artsy dinner experience.

Walk UF's Campus

Stroll through the beautiful brick buildings, see the real "Swamp" (Ben Hill Griffin Stadium), and visit Lake Alice.

Explore Payne's Prairie

See wild alligators, bison, and horses from the observation tower on Highway 441. For a real taste of the gator scene, walk La Chua Trail to see dozens of gators!

Visit the Harn Museum of Art

The Harn Museum features a beautiful collection of contemporary and modern art, historical artifacts, and beautiful architecture. Next door to the Natural History Museum and Butterfly Rainforest, there's plenty to see around campus!