Are you a businessperson on the road heading to Gainesville, Florida? You’re in for a treat! With a growing downtown and top-notch local accommodations, our area is becoming more and more popular for business travel and corporate gatherings. Stay in the heart of the city with us at Sweetwater Branch Inn and make the most out of your Gainesville business travel.
Are you searching for ways to have fun during downtime on your business trip? We’ve got you covered! Take advantage of our complimentary Vacation Guide for local tips!
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Take Advantage of Our Business Services
Here at Sweetwater Branch Inn, we’re happy to accommodate a variety of business events, including conferences, corporate meetings, retreats, holiday parties, banquets, awards luncheons, and more. We offer over 25 years of combined planning experience, which is sure to help you create the perfect, seamless, and effortless event.
Our property is home to multiple event spaces, and we offer everything you need to make your event go off without a hitch. Our facilities provide free parking, event planning, day-of assistance, onsite catering, high-speed internet, podiums, microphones, projectors, and more.
Indulge in Local Cuisine
One of the best parts of traveling is indulging in delicious local cuisine. We offer five-star catering at Sweetwater Branch Inn, but we understand that you might want to leave the property and experience other dining options.
Gainesville has a lively culinary scene and offers many different restaurants and bars to choose from. Some of our favorite spots in the area we recommend are:
- The Top – vegan and vegetarian options
- Crane Ramen
- Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company
- Daily Green
- La Tienda Latina
- Satchel’s Pizza
- Northwest Grille
- The Arcade Bar
- Madrina’s
- World of Beer
- Salty Dog Saloon
Explore Our City
Are you finding yourself with some free time during your business trip? Give yourself a change of scenery and discover everything that Gainesville has to offer. Not only was the area ranked the “#1 Place to Live” in Cities Ranked and Rated, but it was also called one of the “Best Places to Live and Play” by National Geographic Adventure. So you can be sure that fun times are waiting to be had here! There’s something perfect for everyone in Gainesville, and some of our favorite things to do and places to visit are:
- Swamp Head Brewery
- Island Grove Winery
- Hippodrome State Theatre
- The Lubee Bat Conservatory
- University of Florida
- Devil’s Den Natural Spring
- Ginnie Springs
- Florida Museum of Natural History
- Poe Springs Park
- Outdoor activities
Stay In Our Fantastic Accommodations
Where will you rest your head and make your home away from home during your Gainesville business travel? The obvious choice is Sweetwater Branch Inn! Our luxurious bed and breakfast offers beautiful guest rooms and private cottages paired with outstanding amenities. Plus, our inn is conveniently located and keeps close to all things Gainesville.