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Fisherman ready to kayak at Santa Fe river
Fisherman ready to kayak at Santa Fe river
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Melrose Bay sunset
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Chiappinis gas station
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Dean Doris building artwork
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Coke Sign at Yearling Restaurant
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Micanopy Town Hall Public Library
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Herlong Mansion Bed & Breakfast
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Newberry Backyard BBQ
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Waldo Antique Village
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  • Classic Inn

    14925 NE US HWY 301 Waldo, FL 32694 352-468-1211

    This locally owned hotel is located in Waldo, Florida.

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  • Country Inn & Suites

    4015 S.W. 43rd St Gainesville, FL 32608 352-375-1550

    Welcome to the Country Inn & Suites, one of the finest hotels in Gainesville FL. Guests will experience true hospitality as they step into our warm, inviting lobby. For a multitude of reasons, this hotel is perfect for anyone visiting Gainesville at an affordable cost.

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    3440 S.W. 40th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32608 352-264-1771

    The Comfort Inn University has 83 rooms, with many types of room. It offers standard guestrooms, Jacuzzi suites, and Traditional suites all located near the beautiful Gainesville Butterfly Rainforest.

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  • Grady House Historic Bed & Breakfast

    420 NW 1st Avenue High Springs, FL 32643 386-454-2206

    Step back in time at this historic bed & breakfast in the heart of High Springs. Grady House Historic Bed & Breakfast was built around 1917 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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    3700 S.W. 42nd St Gainesville, FL 32608 352-335-9100

    Located just 3 minutes from the University of Florida, this hotel has everything you are looking for and more.

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Both geographically and in the hearts and minds of residents, Gainesville is at the center of Alachua County.

It's the cultural and entertainment hub of the area largely due to the University of Florida, but not entirely. Gainesville has plenty to offer in its own right. And so do the small nearby towns that surround it as you'll learn by reading on. Each town with its own history. Each with a different reason to visit. Maybe its antiquing or fishing. Maybe it's food or floating down a river. A festival. Who knows? But one thing is for certain. Venturing off the beaten path is well worth the effort here in Alachua County.

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