Country Inn and Suites Gainesville - Gainesville Florida Hotels

Gainesville's premier hotel, the Country Inn & Suites, is one of the newest hotels in town. It is located in close proximity to all major attractions, including the University of Florida. It is the most attractive building and offers Complimentary High Speed Internet Access throughout the hotel, hot Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness Room, Indoor Heated Pool and Spa, Business Center and Guest Laundry. All rooms offer a Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffeemaker, Hairdryer, Iron and Ironing Board, electronic safe, In room entertainment. Suites offer Queen Size Sofabeds. One Bedroom Suites also available for extended stays. Cracker Barrel is adjacent to the hotel.

Guests get superior value, convenience and home-like comfort. Our hotel features traditional architecture and sophisticated residential interior design with hardwood flooring, fireplace, staircase, and decorative ceiling borders. Guests are welcomed with traditional furnishings that blend rich woods with elegant floral patterned fabrics.

Country Inn and Suites Gainesville Property Information:

Rooms: 90
Floors: 6

Country Inn and Suites Gainesville Service

Car rental desk
Family rooms
Nonsmoking
Meeting room
Free parking
Meals
Free breakfast
Fitness facility
Golf
Swimming pool
Wheel chair access
Tennis court
Business center

Country Inn and Suites Gainesville Reservation Policies:

Check-In: 1500
Check-Out: 1200

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Gainesville Events & Entertainment

Events & Entertainment

January and February

The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

Held in late January – early February

Location: Downtown Gainesville

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Step back in time, cheer on royal knights as they joust on horseback and charge head-on at a full gallop with only a lance and shield to defend themselves. Watch a chess game played out with human chess pieces on the Living Chessboard. Laugh along with jugglers, magicians and a colorful cast of characters. In the marketplace visitors will find more than 140 skilled artisans selling and demonstrating their time-honored arts and crafts of the Middle Ages. Feel the exhilaration of human powered push rides and live animal rides. Prepare to be tempted by the delicacies of the Food Court, where even a King’s appetite can be pleased. For many years the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire has been one of the most highly anticipated festivals in North Central Florida.

May – September

“Let’s Go Downtown” Plaza Series

Held May – September

Location: Downtown Community Plaza

352-334-5064

From May to September, the Downtown Community Plaza comes alive every Friday night as local talent and other cultural events are showcased under the stars. Hundreds come out to enjoy free live bands, theater groups, dance performances, Movies on the Plaza, and much more. The Plaza is located on the corner of SE 1st St. and E. University Ave. in historic downtown.

September-November

Artsreach

Held mid September – mid November

Location: Varies

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The Artsreach Program, established in 1984 by the City of Gainesville, proudly welcomes visitors to changing exhibitions by talented local artists at 'Art in City Hall', 'Art in the Alachua County Administration Building' and 'Art in the Gainesville-Regional Airport'. Many of the artists represented are 'local and sometimes national treasures' that rise to the level of regional, national and international prominence.

November

Downtown Festival and Art Show

Held in early November

Location: Downtown Gainesville

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Downtown Gainesville hosts one of North Central Florida's most exciting fall festivals of the arts.
The streets of historic downtown Gainesville come alive as thousands of spectators enjoy over 250 colorful artist's displays by the region's finest artists who bring one of a kind paintings, ceramics, jewelry, photography and more. This highly acclaimed event has been rated among the top 200 best shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, which voted it one of the best in the nation. Enjoy three stages of continuous live music and performances, create art with the kids at the "Imagination Station", and indulge in food from around the world.

Jazz Festival

Held in early November

Location: Downtown Gainesville

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As part of the Downtown Festival, the Jazz Festival proudly presents a free concert featuring well-known national artists as well as a host of other activities. With more than 25 local groups and acts on three stages of entertainment, there is an exhilarating flair to two days of continuous music and fun.

December

Downtown Countdown: A New Year’s Celebration

Held in late December

Location: Downtown Gainesville

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Downtown Gainesville's New Year's entertainment is second to none. Ring in the New Year with music, lights, prizes, giveaways, food vendors, and radio station remotes. Nationally and locally known performing artists electrify the night at the Downtown Community Plaza, as the brick-lined streets are energized by thousands celebrating another year.

Entertainment:

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre

619 South Main Street

Gainesville, FL 32601

352-375-1321