Alachua County, Florida
Enjoy world-class museums, performing arts, and live music. Explore 8 state parks with more than 100 miles of trails for biking, birding and hiking or cool off in crystal-blue freshwater springs.
Photo of Sweetwater Wetlands Park by Wesley Hetrick.
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Summer Events and Fall Festivals
Make your travel plans with our list of upcoming spring festivals in Gainesville and Alachua County.
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Explore the outdoors on hiking and biking trails, on the Santa Fe River and paddling trails, then relax a the end of your day on the Sippin’ Seven Alachua County Ale Trail.