Spend Game Day in Gainesville and Cheer On Your Favorite Team

Welcome, football fans!

Enjoy your stay and fill your weekend with fun things to do in Gainesville and Alachua County.

Upcoming 2024 Gators Football home schedule:

Miami, August 31
Samford, September 7
Texas A&M, September 14
UCF, October 5
Kentucky, October 19
LSU, November 16
Ole Miss, November 23

Splash Into Local Freshwater Springs

Discover crystal-clear water flowing from underground at 72 degrees year-round. North Florida is home to hundreds of freshwater springs and the largest collection of First Magnitude springs in the United States.

Explore the Great Indoors

Make cool escapes in Gainesville and Alachua County at local museums and gallery exhibits. Beat the heat and make discoveries at the Florida Museum of Natural History, Butterfly Rainforest and Harn Museum of Art, all located next door to each other at the UF Cultural Plaza. 

FREE Things to Do

Have fun without breaking the bank. Explore our collection of FREE and activities and destinations in Gainesville and Alachua County.

Across from Lake Alice at sunset, see hundreds of thousands of bats take flight from the UF Bat Houses.

Explore over 100 miles of trails, including the paved 16-mile multi-purpose path on the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail, hiking trails at Morningside Nature Center and walking, equestrian and cycling trails at Turkey Creek Preserve.

Make a trip to historic small towns like Micanopy, Alachua and High Springs. Browse galleries, boutiques and antique shops. Relax and feel refreshed at a local cafe or restaurant.

Drive-Worthy Dining

From food trucks and craft breweries to farm-to-table dinners and fine dining, you can treat your taste buds with delectable culinary options. Browse our listings of restaurants, bakeries, cafes and more online.

Game Day Information

Plan ahead with the Florida Gators Football Game Day Guide, and get details including mobile ticketing, parking and shuttles, pre-game events, tailgating and more.