The Gainesville area promises adventure, activities and fun that include visiting a park where wild horses roam, tubing down a spring-fed river, and discovering museums designed to ignite the imagination. Read on to learn about some of this destination’s offerings…
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By Janet K. Keeler Need proof that you’re shopping in Gator Nation as you head into the Oaks Mall in Gainesville? Snap a selfie with the menacing alligator statue standing guard on its hind legs near Belk. The big boy is a reminder of what this town is all about. And there are more reptiles. The…
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You’ve heard of beer and food pairings, but how about beer paired with authentic Florida experiences? Join us as we explore the state through the flavors of Florida’s craft beer culture. By Stephen Kubiak Since 2008, Swamp Head Brewery in Gainesville has put a little bit of Florida into all they…
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By Dalia Colon Where: Just south of Gainesville along U.S. 441, spoking out from Micanopy Length: 48 miles. How to get around: Car or high-end bicycle. Best time to visit: Fall or winter, for mild temperatures and a slew of events including the Micanopy Fall Festival and Evinston Plein Air…
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There are plenty of Gainesville attractions in addition to the Gators game – butterflies, bison and bats; galleries and museums; a piano bar and perhaps the world's oddest pizza joint. College football in Gainesville doesn’t get much better than the University of Florida Gators on the field in the…
Read MoreDiscover the culture that permeates the college town of Gainesville. By Rayme Samuels Gainesville – this Central Florida university town is more than Gator Country. A trip to this part of our state can be a culturally rich experience. From amazing museums to state-of-the-art theaters and…
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A day trip in Gainesville, including stops at Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, Butterfly Rainforest and Satchel’s Pizza, will sate both your soul and your belly. The white-handed gibbons get your attention first. Still in the parking lot, you can hear the cheerful, high-pitched whooping that…
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By Kara Chalmers When stopping in Gainesville, it is a must to eat at Satchel’s Pizza. While it sounds cliché, I have to say this place is so much more than just a pizza parlor. Open since 2003, Satchel’s Pizza is a Gainesville institution. It has great food, a great vibe and a fascinating story…
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By Melissa Vincent Everyone knows Gainesville is the home to The University of Florida. Go Gators. But did you know it's also a nature lover's paradise? I didn't until recently, when I explored the area for the first time. Here are my top five places to visit in and around Gainesville for anyone…
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Relax and unwind in the Gainesville area at gardens, parks, a museum and a spa. Amid the hustle and bustle of a University town quiet escapes from The Swamp are necessary for a sense of balance. Around Gainesville and Alachua County it's not hard – or expensive – to capture those stress-relieving…
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