Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (in full Steve Spurrier–Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium), popularly known as "The Swamp", is a football stadium in Gainesville, Florida, United States.
A stadium & arena inside Gainesville
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 89K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 96% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
You can stay in Gainesville
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is inside Gainesville, which has 57 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Jacksonville
Jacksonville is about 63 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 68–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Gainesville Regional (GNV) has airline service, about 5 miles from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Gainesville. Green months are the mild ones.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (in full Steve Spurrier–Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium), popularly known as "The Swamp", is a football stadium in Gainesville, Florida, United States. It is located on the campus of the University of Florida and is the home field of the Florida Gators football team. It was originally known as Florida Field when it opened as a 22,000-seat facility in 1930, and it has been expanded and renovated many times over the ensuing decades. Most of the university's athletic administration offices have been housed under the west stands of the stadium since the 1960s. It was also home to most football offices and training areas until a large stand-alone facility for the program opened nearby in 2022.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Opened
- 1930
- Run by
- University of Florida Athletic Association
- Wikipedia readers
- 89K a year
Where to stay near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Gainesville (57) and Alachua (9).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Ben Hill Griffin Stadium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | in town | — | 57 45 hotels · 1 motel · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 148,671 | $248K | D |
| Alachua | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 9 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 10,612 | $299K | — |
| Micanopy | 11 mi south | 15 min | 4 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 653 | $233K | — |
| Waldo | 15 mi northeast | 20 min | 6 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 814 | $114K | — |
| High Springs | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 8 1 hotel · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 6,762 | $321K | — |
| McIntosh | 16 mi southeast | 25 min | 5 2 hotels · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 551 | $275K | — |
| Starke | 25 mi northeast | 35 min | 12 7 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 5,963 | $214K | — |
| Keystone Heights | 21 mi northeast | 30 min | 6 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,579 | $228K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Other well-known places within 65 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw63 mi Stadium & arenaEverBank Field
65 mi National MonumentCastillo de San Marcos National Monument598K visitors a year
15 mi State parkPaynes Prairie
22 mi MuseumFlorida Museum of Natural History200K visitors a year
325 mi Park & preserveGinnie Springs
419 mi Ancient siteDevil's Den
63 mi Stadium & arenaVyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
46 mi National forestOcala National ForestPhoto credits
EverBank Field: AndrewAvitus, CC BY 3.0 · Castillo de San Marcos National Monument: National Park Service, Public domain · Paynes Prairie: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Florida Museum of Natural History: WillMcC, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ginnie Springs: (WT-de) Mistoffeles, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Devil's Den: Eric Beach, CC BY-SA 3.0 · VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena: Nichos (talk), Public domain · Ocala National Forest: Sandra Friend, Public domain
Visiting Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Is Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville?
Yes. It’s inside Gainesville, FL.
When is the best time to visit Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 68–83°.
How far is Ben Hill Griffin Stadium from Jacksonville?
About 63 miles northeast of Jacksonville, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?
Gainesville Regional (GNV), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is Jacksonville (JAX), about 70 miles.
Where should I stay near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?
Gainesville (in town, 57 places to stay), Alachua (12 mi, 9 places to stay) and Micanopy (11 mi, 4 places to stay).
Tips from people in Gainesville
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