Guidebook for Gainesville
Parks & Nature
Absolutely Gorgeous waterfalls and scenery!
94 locals recommend
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
4732 Millhopper RdAbsolutely Gorgeous waterfalls and scenery!
You can bike the Hawthorne Trail nearby, then park your bikes and walk out on this trail and see more alligators than you've ever seen before that are free in nature, birds and horses and sometimes bison!!!
28 locals recommend
La Chua Trail
La Chua TrailYou can bike the Hawthorne Trail nearby, then park your bikes and walk out on this trail and see more alligators than you've ever seen before that are free in nature, birds and horses and sometimes bison!!!
Absolutely stunning beauty and waterfalls, hiking, a butterfly garden and the swimming is to die for the water is pristine and crystal clear! They also rent kayaks and canoes.
224 locals recommend
Rainbow Springs State Park
19158 SW 81st Pl RdAbsolutely stunning beauty and waterfalls, hiking, a butterfly garden and the swimming is to die for the water is pristine and crystal clear! They also rent kayaks and canoes.
Essentials
The Fresh Market
4120 NW 16th BlvdShopping
Publix Super Market at Millhopper Shopping Center
4115 NW 16th BlvdLucky's Market
1459 NW 23rd AveGreat selection of fresh produce and very reasonable
Food Scene
Flying Biscuit Cafe
4150 NW 16th BlvdAbsolutely best Breakfast!!
Bagel Bakery
4113 NW 16th BlvdBest coffee and sandwiches with freshest ingredients!!
BENTO Gainesville Newberry
3832 W Newberry RdBest Sushi and reasonable!! Outside/Inside seating.
Entertainment & Activities
The place is a must see, Ive been so many times and always feel very relaxed after seeing all the butterflies. Bring a camera!!!
80 locals recommend
Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History
3215 Hull RdThe place is a must see, Ive been so many times and always feel very relaxed after seeing all the butterflies. Bring a camera!!!
Arts & Culture
Florida Museum of Natural History
3215 Hull RdAmazing history museum
Some of the best live performances and very quaint venue. Great for a romantic evening.
97 locals recommend
The Hippodrome State Theatre
25 SE 2nd PlSome of the best live performances and very quaint venue. Great for a romantic evening.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing food and fun games to play and a photo booth and outside seating as well as inside.
175 locals recommend
The Top
30 North Main StreetAmazing food and fun games to play and a photo booth and outside seating as well as inside.