Guidebook for Gainesville
Food Scene
Chuy's
3410 SW Archer RdBest fresh Tex-Mex and homemade margaritas in town!
The Top
30 North Main StreetDelicious vegan food and brunch menu
Drinks & Nightlife
They have the widest beer selection and best atmosphere, with both indoor and outdoor seating, food trucks, and the simple fact that you can bring your canine friends!
61 locals recommend
Swamp Head Brewery
3650 SW 42nd AveThey have the widest beer selection and best atmosphere, with both indoor and outdoor seating, food trucks, and the simple fact that you can bring your canine friends!
Sightseeing
Great hiking and always a high chance of spotting wildlife, including tons of gators, wild horses, and bisons on the trail
28 locals recommend
La Chua Trail
La Chua TrailGreat hiking and always a high chance of spotting wildlife, including tons of gators, wild horses, and bisons on the trail
Parks & Nature
Lots of shade available and always peaceful and quiet. One of the few places in Gainesville with real hills
26 locals recommend
San Felasco State Hammock Preserve Hiking Trailhead
11101 Millhopper RdLots of shade available and always peaceful and quiet. One of the few places in Gainesville with real hills
You've not experienced Gainesville if you haven't gone floating in one of the nearby springs. This one is the most popular among students since alcohol is permitted in the park.
219 locals recommend
Ginnie Springs
7300 Ginnie Springs RoadYou've not experienced Gainesville if you haven't gone floating in one of the nearby springs. This one is the most popular among students since alcohol is permitted in the park.
Arts & Culture
Most of the exhibits are free and both the Frogs and Butterfly Garden are worth the price! They also just added a brand new Discovery area for kids that is free.
134 locals recommend
Florida Museum of Natural History
3215 Hull RdMost of the exhibits are free and both the Frogs and Butterfly Garden are worth the price! They also just added a brand new Discovery area for kids that is free.
Shopping
Trader Joe's, Ross, Tuesday Morning, Michael's, and just about any other discount store you'll need are all in the same parking lot. Also many great restaurants across the street.
35 locals recommend
Butler Plaza
3710 SW Archer RdTrader Joe's, Ross, Tuesday Morning, Michael's, and just about any other discount store you'll need are all in the same parking lot. Also many great restaurants across the street.
Essentials
Winn-Dixie
300 SW 16th AveWalking distance from our townhouse!
The best quality food and household items for insanely cheap prices. Also the lines are never very long and it's a 5 minute drive from our townhouse.
ALDI
3003 Clark Butler BlvdThe best quality food and household items for insanely cheap prices. Also the lines are never very long and it's a 5 minute drive from our townhouse.