Location

Transportation

Airports

Gainesville Regional Airport

Other airports within 2-3 hours of Gainesville:

• Jacksonville International Airport
• Tampa International Airport
• Orlando International Airport
• Tallahassee Airport

Getting Around

All competition locations will be within walking distance of the host hotel. The university is across the street from the host hotel.

Rideshare services (Uber/Lyft) are also available in Gainesville.

Gainesville, Florida

Known for the beauty of its natural surroundings, Gainesville serves as the cultural, educational and commercial center for the north central Florida region and is home to the University of Florida—Florida’s largest and oldest university. Gainesville’s numerous parks, museums, lakes and many nearby natural springs provide entertainment to thousands of visitors each year. Because of its beautiful landscape and urban “forest,” Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida.

Climate

Average High Temperature: 76° F / 24° C
Average Low Temperature: 54° F / 12° C

Things to Do

Gainesville is host to many cultural events, art and theater, as well as unique restaurants and cuisine. Outdoor activities are plentiful given the beautiful natural surroundings. Check out Visit Gainesville.

From Gainesville you can easily visit major cities, Florida’s famous beaches and theme parks. Just 2 hours to the west, Tampa and serene Gulf Coast beaches await; 2 hours to the east Jacksonville and the Atlantic coastal beaches and 2 hours south, you will find Orlando, the home of Disney World and Universal Studios theme parks.