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Discover Gainesville

Overview

Located in northern Florida, Gainesville is famous for its University of Florida. The city offers a vibrant cultural scene, rich history, natural beauty and outdoor activities. Begin your city tours from the downtown center or discover the great outdoors at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Devil's Millhopper State Park, or Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. Immerse yourself in the culture and arts scene at Harn Museum of Art and Florida Museum of Natural History. Do not leave the city without tasting delicious pizza at Satchel's Pizza or Embers Wood Grill.

Must-See Attractions

  • Butterfly Rainforest
  • Florida Museum of Natural History
  • Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
  • Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
  • Sweetwater Wetlands Park
  • Street Historic District
  • Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
  • Depot Park
  • Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
  • Historic Micanopy

Things to Do

  • Visit the Butterfly Rainforest
  • Explore the Florida Museum of Natural History
  • Spend time at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
  • See the bison at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
  • Take a hike at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
  • Explore the pleasant Historic District
  • Meet the animals at Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
  • Picnic at Depot Park
  • Get cultured at the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
  • Take a drive to Historic Micanopy

Major Airports

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) is located 3 miles northeast of Gainesville, Florida. The GNV terminal offers amazing amenities to enhance the traveler's experience. These include snack corner, car rental services, free Wi-Fi, retail stores and reliable ground transportation.

Top Hotels in Gainesville

  • DoubleTree
  • Sweetwater Branch
  • Hotel Eleo
  • Hotel Indigo Gainsville
  • Hilton University

Information for Travellers

  • Population (Approx): 352,126
  • Currency: USD (United States Dollar)
  • Language: English
  • Time Zone: Central Standard Time (CST, GMT-6)

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