Hippodrome State Theatre
The Hippodrome Theatre (locally known as The Hippodrome or The Hipp) is a regional professional theatre in downtown Gainesville, Florida, United States. Its history begins in 1911. Close by, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is 1.5 mi away.
A theatre inside Gainesville
You can stay in Gainesville
Hippodrome State Theatre 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 62 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1911
Hippodrome State Theatre dates from 1911. About ↓
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 4 miles away
Gainesville Regional (GNV) has airline service, about 4 miles from Hippodrome State Theatre.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Choosing a month
Here are the months at Hippodrome State Theatre, with their weather.
Hippodrome State Theatre
The Hippodrome Theatre (locally known as The Hippodrome or The Hipp) is a regional professional theatre in downtown Gainesville, Florida, United States. It was founded in 1973 by local actors and was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on July 10, 1979.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1911
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1979)
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.9K a year
Where to base yourself for Hippodrome State Theatre
Close by, places to stay are in Gainesville (57) and Alachua (9).
- 1Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
- 2Paynes Prairie
- 3Ginnie Springs
- 4Florida Museum of Natural History
- 5Devil's Den
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Hippodrome State Theatre | 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 | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 9 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 10,612 | $299K | — |
| Micanopy | 10 mi south | 15 min | 4 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 653 | $233K | — |
| Waldo | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 6 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 814 | $114K | — |
| McIntosh | 15 mi southeast | 25 min | 5 2 hotels · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 551 | $275K | — |
| High Springs | 19 mi northwest | 30 min | 8 1 hotel · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 6,762 | $321K | — |
| Starke | 24 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 | 20 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
Combine it with these
Each of these is within 64 miles.
1in town Stadium & arenaBen Hill Griffin Stadium
Big draw62 mi Stadium & arenaEverBank Field
63 mi National MonumentCastillo de San Marcos National Monument598K visitors a year
25 mi State parkPaynes Prairie
326 mi Park & preserveGinnie Springs
43 mi MuseumFlorida Museum of Natural History200K visitors a year
520 mi Ancient siteDevil's Den
62 mi Stadium & arenaVyStar Veterans Memorial ArenaPhoto credits
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium: The original uploader was Hughs at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5 · 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 · Ginnie Springs: (WT-de) Mistoffeles, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Florida Museum of Natural History: WillMcC, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Devil's Den: Eric Beach, CC BY-SA 3.0 · VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena: Nichos (talk), Public domain
Visiting Hippodrome State Theatre: the answers
Is Hippodrome State Theatre in Gainesville?
Yes. It’s inside Gainesville, FL.
When is the best time to visit Hippodrome State Theatre?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 68–83°.
How far is Hippodrome State Theatre from Jacksonville?
About 62 miles northeast of Jacksonville, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Hippodrome State Theatre?
Gainesville Regional (GNV), about 4 miles away. The nearest big hub is Jacksonville (JAX), about 70 miles.
Where should I stay near Hippodrome State Theatre?
Gainesville (in town, 57 places to stay), Alachua (13 mi, 9 places to stay) and Micanopy (10 mi, 4 places to stay).
Tips from people in Gainesville
Questions and tips go in Gainesville’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.