Guidebook for Gainesville
Food Scene
Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company
201 SE 2nd AveBoca Fiesta
232 SE 1st StAlso has a great nightlife in the 'Backyard' bard
4 Rivers Smokehouse - UF Gainesville BBQ
3262 SW 35th BlvdReally good BBQ that is close by
Flaco's Cuban Bakery
200 W University AveGood when you've been out at some clubs and bars.
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
4062 Plaza BlvdNew breakfast restaurant that is really good!
Good breakfast place and featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives TV show.
16 locals recommend
Metro Diner
2130 SW 34th StGood breakfast place and featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives TV show.
Crane Ramen
16 SW 1st AveBeque Holic
3812 W Newberry RdGreat Korean BBQ joint!
Great place for wine or beer. The food is always good and interesting. Low lighting and large outdoor patio. It can get loud inside, when it is busy.
61 locals recommend
Public & General Restaurant
1000 NE 16th AveGreat place for wine or beer. The food is always good and interesting. Low lighting and large outdoor patio. It can get loud inside, when it is busy.
Really amazing food and decor! Another place that can get loud inside, but the food and drinks are worth it.
175 locals recommend
The Top
30 North Main StreetReally amazing food and decor! Another place that can get loud inside, but the food and drinks are worth it.
I've tried several pizza places in town and I think this once is the best by far!
11 locals recommend
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza
1250 W University AveI've tried several pizza places in town and I think this once is the best by far!
Drinks & Nightlife
University Club
18 E University AveThe only LGBT club in town.
Knockin' Boots Saloon Gainesville
Country music and line dancing.
First Magnitude Brewing Company
1220 SE Veitch StAn amazing brewery!
Swamp Head Brewery
3650 SW 42nd AveSmaller brewery, but delicious.
Outdoor bar and dance floor. Perfect for a nice Spring and Summer evening. The place is often very busy! Affordable drinks and the music is the one of the best in Gainesville.
7 locals recommend
the Backyard at Boca Fiesta & Palomino
Southeast 1st StreetOutdoor bar and dance floor. Perfect for a nice Spring and Summer evening. The place is often very busy! Affordable drinks and the music is the one of the best in Gainesville.
Parks & Nature
Paynes Prairie Preserve North Entrance
4801 Camp Ranch RdThis is the most popular trail associated with Paynes Prairie. During the late Spring to early Fall, you can see a ridiculous amount of gators. You may also spot a diversity of birds, feral horses, bison, and other creatures along this trail. At the end, there is a small observation deck overlooking the center of the prairie.
28 locals recommend
La Chua Trail
La Chua TrailThis is the most popular trail associated with Paynes Prairie. During the late Spring to early Fall, you can see a ridiculous amount of gators. You may also spot a diversity of birds, feral horses, bison, and other creatures along this trail. At the end, there is a small observation deck overlooking the center of the prairie.
A very nice open area were visitors often come to view birds. It is a wetland area that also includes gators, turtles, and snakes. Occasionally, feral horses are seen in this area. I highly recommend this place.
80 locals recommend
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
325 SE Williston RdA very nice open area were visitors often come to view birds. It is a wetland area that also includes gators, turtles, and snakes. Occasionally, feral horses are seen in this area. I highly recommend this place.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Butler Plaza West
3930 SW Archer RdTotal Wine & More
3965 Plaza BlvdWine and spirits
Planet Fitness
2210 NW 13th StThe gym I go to
Anytime Fitness
7070 SW Archer RdThis is another gym that is close by; I don't go here.
CVS
311 SW 13th StWalgreens
1615 NW 13th StCareSpot Urgent Care - Gainesville Archer
3581 SW Archer RdShopping
Target
250 NW 13th St