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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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…
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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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…
Read MoreLooking for things to do near Gainesville, FL? North central Florida's arts, history, and nature are highlighted in this driving tour through Gainesville, Micanopy and High Springs. With its quaint brick-lined downtown streets, Gainesville's Northeast Historic District (locally known as the Duck…
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