Your Visit
Driving Directions
From Archer Road:
Start at SW Archer Rd (SR-24), Gainesville
Turn Left on SW 16th Ave (FL-226)
Turn Left on S Main St (FL-329)
Turn Right on SE 2nd PL
Arrive at The Hippodrome located at 25 SE 2nd PL, Gainesville
From Waldo Rd:
Start at NE Waldo Rd (SR-24), Gainesville
Turn Right follow FL-24 West
Turn Left on SE 1st St
Turn Right on SE 2nd PL
Arrive at The Hippodrome located at 25 SE 2nd PL, Gainesville
From Williston Rd:
Start at SE Williston Rd (SR-331), Gainesville
Turn Right on SE 16th Ave (FL-226)
Turn Right on S Main St
Turn Right on SE 2nd PLArrive at The Hippodrome located at 25 SE 2nd PL, Gainesville
Parking Information
Street Parking in Downtown Gainesville is Free after 6:00 pm Monday – Fridays, and all day Saturday & Sunday. You can also enjoy secure parking only a block away from the Hippodrome at the Downtown Parking Garage, on 2nd Avenue, across from Dragonfly and Mark’s US Prime. We will validate your ticket reducing the price to $3.00.
Restaurant Recommendations
There are over a dozen restaurants located in Downtown Gainesville; here are a few of our favorites:
- Amelia's (Fine Italian) 352-373-1919 Located directly behind the Hippodrome
- Liquid Ginger (Pan Asian) 352-371-2323 Located directly behind the Hippodrome
- Maude’s Café (Sandwich & Pastry) 352-336-9646 Located next to the Hippodrome
- Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Co (Japanese) 352-371-3359
- Emiliano’s Café (Pan-Latin Cuisine) 352-375-7381
- Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grill (New Orleans Style) 352-372-1555
- Half Cork'd (Wine, Craft beers, tapas) 352-519-5221
- 101 Downtown (American Fine dining) 352-376-4177
- Big Lou’s NY Style Pizzeria (Italian) 352-335-7123
- The Top (American Food with a Twist) 352-337-1188
Rental Ideas
Make your night out even more special by having a private reception in one of our many rentable spaces. For more information visit our Rental Webpage at www.thehipp.org/rent-the-hipp.
Where Should I Park?
Street parking in downtown Gainesville is free after 6pm Monday through Friday and all day on Saturday and Sunday. Also, secure parking is available in the:
Union Station Parking Garage
220 SE 2nd Ave. | Gainesville, FL 32601 | (352)377-0396
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30am-10:00pm |
| Tuesday and Wednesday | 6:30am-12:00pm |
| Thursday and Friday | 6:30am-2:15pm |
| Saturday | 6:30am-2:15pm |
| Sunday | Closed* |
*You can park in the garage 24-hours a day, 7 days a week; however, if you do not park during the hours listed above, you will have to use the automated machine because there will be no attendant.
- Rates
- Park before 6pm:
- $2 for first hour
- $1 for each additional hour
- Park after 6pm:
- $5 flat rate for the evening
- Discount - Get your parking ticket stamped at the box office for $2 off!
Do not park in Arlington Square or Sun Center parking lots. Cars parked there will be towed, and it will cost you about $80 to recover your vehicle.