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City in Florida, United States
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Gainesville is in North Central Florida. It is home to the University of Florida, and Santa Fe College.
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W-Su 9AM-5PM. A bowl-shaped cavity 120 feet deep which contains a miniature rain forest. Visitors can enjoy picnicking and learn more about this sinkhole through interpretive displays. $4 per vehicle or $2 per pedestrian/bicyclist.
One of America's premier independent music festivals concentrating mainly on punk; hundreds of bands, over three days in eight or more venues.
SW 34th Street and Hull Road.
Nice Butterfly Rainforest exhibit (extra charge). Permanent exhibits include the Butterfly Rainforest: Where Science Takes Flight!, Northwest Florida: Waterways & Wildlife, South Florida People & Environments, Florida Wildflower & Butterfly Garden, and the Fossil Plant Garden.
Alachua County history. The complex contains a museum housed in the old American Legion Hall and Matheson House, the second oldest house in Gainesville.
A planning and development community that is a throwback to the traditional style and beauty of a New England town. Restaurants, Shops, Events, Parks, and Trails.
Florida's first state preserve in 1971 and is now designated as a National Natural Landmark. Alligators, wild horses, bison and over 260 species of birds live in many diverse habitats here. Eight trails provide hiking, horseback riding, and bicycling opportunities. Ranger-led activities during weekends, November through April. Exhibits and an audio-visual program at the visitor center explain the area´s natural and cultural history. A 50-foot-high observation tower near the visitor center provides a panoramic view of the preserve.
Bring the family or a cooler of beer and friends and float down the natural spring-fed river. Amenities include beach volleyball courts, campsites, picnic tables, shower/bath facility, and dive excursions. Entry $12/person. Camping (including entry) $20/person.
Watch live Jai-alai or play in the poker room. Runs tournaments and sit'n'goes daily. 18+
In the midst of north Florida's sandy terrain and pine forests, a bowl-shaped cavity 120 feet deep leads down to a miniature rain forest. Small streams trickle down the steep slopes of the limestone sinkhole, disappearing through crevices in the ground. Lush vegetation thrives in the shade of the walls even in dry summers. A significant geological formation, Devil's Millhopper is a National Natural Landmark that has been visited by the curious since the early 1880s. Researchers have learned a great deal about Florida's natural history by studying fossil shark teeth, marine shells and the fossilized remains of extinct land animals found in the sink. Visitors can enjoy picnicking and learn more about this sinkhole through interpretive displays.
A trendy downtown sushi bar, Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company offers an innovative and gourmet selection of sushi, sashimi and Eurasian Fusion fare that's thought by locals and visitors alike to be some of the best in town, in an atmosphere that's hip and vibrant.
Great food. Fantastic wine. Classic dining space.
Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. A consistent recipient of the 'best Chinese restaurant in Gainesville' award, Mr. Han's serves up outstanding Peking, Szechuan and Hunan inspired dishes. There's a nightclub on the premises as well.
Sun Center. Open every day for dinner, 6 days for lunch (closed Sa afternoon) M-F 11:30AM-2:30PM, M-Th 5-10PM, F Sa 5-10:30PM, Su noon-10PM. Eclectic Asian fusion cuisine. It can get quite crowded on weekends, so a reservation is good to have.
If you're in the mood for falafel, gyro, baba ghanoush, tabouleh or some amazing hummus, this is the place to go. Located in Butler Plaza, this small restaurant gives you large amounts of delicious food for a really reasonable price.
In the mood for sushi? Perhaps a bento box with some Asian fusion food? Or maybe just some boba tea or sake? Bento Cafe, with two locations in Gainesville, has a large variety of Asian foods and wonderful sushi. There's also a Gator Roll for those looking for the ultimate Gator experience in Gainesville.
Great college atmosphere for food and fun!
Given its central location, it is walking distance from the west end of UF campus. It has a wonderful family atmosphere, with genuinely nice staff. The food is delicious and one of the finest examples of Cuban cuisine. A second location is in Alachua, Florida.
Kabab House serves meat (chicken, beef, & lamb) kababs cooked in the tandoor (clay oven). Offers wide variety of curries, rice and vegetables dishes. Serves halal meat.
Korean joint with some Japanese dishes. Great sushi roll choices and Korean BBQ, tempura, and lunch/dinner boxes excellent. Try the dinner for two that comes with soup, salad, spring rolls, sushi and a beef dish for $28.
Freshest breakfast all day, everyday. Some organic ingredients, vegetarian dishes. Friendly staff, and hip music. Must try.
Frozen fruit popsicles. A large variety of unique flavors, such as avocado coconut.
Indian restaurant. Quality of food excellent, and spicy. Serves beer and wine and some mixed drinks.
Tinker Food Truck
Latin Restaurant in Gainesville family friendly bringing miami to gainesville food and drinks are great, it is walking distance from depot part and downtown gainesville.
Great Indian restaurant with eclectic menu. Good atmosphere and helpful staff.
Offers guests free breakfast, an exercise room and a pool.
Near University of Florida and 4 miles from the Swamp, the hotel offers a pool, hot tub, free high speed Internet, and rooms are equipped with fridge and microwave.
Sweetwater Branch Inn is a historic bed and breakfast and event venue in downtown Gainesville, Florida.
Offers an outdoor pool that is open year round and selected rooms offer microwave/microfridge units. All rooms offer T-Mobile high speed internet access (not included), "On Command Video" with a selection of free TV channels and pay-to-view as well as one well-behaved family pet.
All suites hotel 3 miles from the University of Florida. Suites provide full kitchens with complimentary internet and flat screen TV. Hotel amenities include complimentary hot breakfast, complementary parking, pool, and fitness center.
By plane
Other nearby airports for flights to/from additional destinations are in Jacksonville (JAX) , northeast of town along SR-24/US-301/I-10; and Orlando (MCO) located southeast via I-7…
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Bus service is provided on more than 35 routes. Some bus lines provide service until 2AM on weeknights.
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