Whether you're simply window shopping or looking for something special, Gainesville and all of Alachua County has an eclectic mix of shops, boutiques, malls and galleries at the ready for your browsing pleasure.

Whether you're simply window shopping or looking for something special, Gainesville and all of Alachua County has an eclectic mix of shops, stores, boutiques, malls and galleries at the ready for your browsing pleasure. In downtown Gainesville, the Union Street Station Pedestrian Mall is a great place to begin any shopping excursion. On Wednesdays, the Farmer's Market sets up shop nearby with locally grown produce and handcrafted gifts. Other great shopping possibilities spread around town. Haile Village offers an old-fashioned sense of community while you shop and Tioga Town Center is rapidly becoming an upscale destination for visitors looking to spend more than a buck or two. And of course, the surrounding smaller towns offer unparalleled antique shopping in quaint roadside stores and flea markets. Check out Alachua, High Springs and Micanopy if you're interested.