Weekend Highlights October 19-21, 2018

Gainesville, Florida– Famed home of the University of Florida Gators is much more than just a southern college town. Community events abound especially during the cooler fall months and that...

Top 10 Family Friendly Attractions in Gainesville & Alachua County

A family's getaway guide to the top 10 attractions in Gainesville Florida. I am a University of Florida alumnus. During football season I don my jersey and root for my favorite team. My husband and...

The Craziest Critters You’ll Find in Florida

Florida is a special place in America because its moist and warm weather conditions support some of the most unique and rare wildlife in the world. North Florida is particularly unique in the range...

Where to Find Wildlife in the Gainesville Area

The city of Gainesville offers plenty to do in an urban environment. But all over town and the surrounding areas you can find plenty of wildlife, large and...

Grab Something Sweet in Gainesville

Traveling is not the time for worrying about your waistline. Instead, give yourself permission to indulge your sweet tooth. Gainesville has plenty of ways to satisfy your sweet spot, from coffee...

Outdoor Adventures in Gainesville & Alachua County

Whether you enjoy spending time on water or dry land, Gainesville offers numerous outdoor activities for both pursuits. A plethora of parks in the area provide opportunities for fishing, boating,...

Historic Spots in Gainesville Where Time Stands Still

Gainesville, Florida, occupies a unique spot as the modern-day cultural nexus of north-central Florida. But one of the neatest things about Gainesville is its array of attractions that are very...

6 Things to Do in Gainesville on a Gator Football Weekend

Lots of people visit Gainesville every year to catch a home football game at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, but the game is just one of numerous things to do for an ideal...

The Exotic Flowers of North Florida

Florida may be known for its beaches, but north-central Florida has a distinct ecosystem where wild and exotic flowers thrive. Neither a beach nor a swamp area, the region surrounding Gainesville...

Get Up Close and Personal With Gainesville Birding Hot Spots

By Kevin Mims When I was twelve, I was given a gift that would begin to steer my life in a certain direction. If it had been a BB gun, like many young guys receive around that age, I probably...

A Shopper’s Guide to Antiques and Bargains Near Gainesville

For shoppers who enjoy antiques, oddities and the hunt for great bargains, Gainesville is a paradise. From Americana and vintage Victorian to flea-market steals, fresh produce and local crafts,...

Meet the Gainesville Graffiti Wall

One of the great offbeat charms of Gainesville, Florida, is a 1,120-foot graffiti wall that has new graffiti added every day. The 34th Street Wall is a giant public art piece, community bulletin...

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