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Home of the University of Florida, Gainesville is one of the best college towns in the nation.

Gainesville, FL is located in the center of Alachua County and is a hub for arts & culture, education, innovation, sports, and healthcare. You can find the city routinely listed as one of the best college towns, best places to live, and best places to retire. Annual festivals like the Downtown Festival & Art Show, Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, Spring Arts Festival, and The Fest draw visitors from across the country and around the world. Popular attractions include the Florida Museum of Natural History and Harn Museum of Art located at the University of Florida, Gainesville Raceway, and Sweetwater Wetlands Park.

4 exits on Interstate 75 provide convenient drive access while air travelers fly into Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV). Bus service is provided by Greyhound, MegaBus, and RedCoach. Rail travelers can make connections  from Jacksonville and Lakeland with Amtrak’s Thruway bus service.

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