Gainesville Raceway
Gainesville, FL
11211 North County Road 225 32609
VENUE GUIDE
Gainesville Raceway
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Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Outdoor • Open Air
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Gainesville Raceway
Make the event easier by staying close to Gainesville Raceway and the surrounding Gainesville area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
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7.5 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.3 (510 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Gainesville Raceway & the Area
Gainesville Raceway is an event venue in Gainesville, FL. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Gainesville Raceway for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Tailwind's
4.9 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (80 reviews)
Not Your Mammy's Soulfood & BBQ
5.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Gainesville Raceway.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (48 reviews)
Subway
5.6 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Gainesville Raceway.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (239 reviews)
Waffle House
5.6 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (1,505 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Ole Barn
6.1 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (84 reviews)
Munegin's On 13th
6.1 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (320 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Circle K
3.9 mi from the venue
Coffee near Gainesville Raceway for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (81 reviews)
Home Sweet Kitchen Cafe
5.5 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (29 reviews)
Dunkin'
5.8 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (201 reviews)
Curia On The Drag
6.8 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (966 reviews)
Museums
Theatre of Memory
7.1 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (38 reviews)
Matheson History Museum
7.8 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (117 reviews)
The Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center
8.1 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (44 reviews)
Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention
8.4 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before Gainesville Raceway.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (748 reviews)
Attractions
Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park
5.9 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (510 reviews)
Monteocha Park
6.0 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (35 reviews)
Lubee Bat Conservancy
6.0 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Gainesville Raceway.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (375 reviews)
Gum Root Park
6.1 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Gainesville Raceway.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (63 reviews)
Carson Springs Wildlife Foundation
6.2 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (243 reviews)
Newnans Lake Conservation Area
6.4 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (168 reviews)
Shopping
Oakwood Commons Shopping Center
5.9 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (102 reviews)
The Exchange
6.3 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (260 reviews)
Northside Shopping Center
6.4 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (1,391 reviews)
Gainesville Plaza
6.8 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (1,461 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Gainesville Raceway. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Bars & Nightlife
Ole Barn
6.1 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (84 reviews)
Munegin's On 13th
6.1 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (320 reviews)
Getting to Gainesville Raceway
Parking
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Gainesville Raceway in Gainesville, FL. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • Regional Transit System (RTS) serves Gainesville, FL. Check the agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near Gainesville Raceway.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Gainesville Raceway hosts major race-day traffic and parking demand. Parking lots, camping/RV areas, prepaid passes, opening times and traffic patterns can change by race weekend. Check the track's official event guide and your ticket/parking instructions before arrival.
TAILGATING
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Tailgating, camping, grilling, alcohol, generator and RV rules at Gainesville Raceway have not been venue-verified. Race-weekend rules can differ by lot and ticket type. Check the official track event guide before arrival.
What You'll Find Here: auto racing; motorsports; major live events
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Upcoming Events & Tickets
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