WHAT TO DO IN GAINESVILLE!

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WHAT TO DO IN GAINESVILLE!

Sightseeing

Wonderful place to take the family. This underground spring is perfect for snorkeling, scuba diving & free diving. They also have covered outdoor seating areas and provide food/drinks!
175 locals recommend
Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring
5390 NE 180th Ave
175 locals recommend
Wonderful place to take the family. This underground spring is perfect for snorkeling, scuba diving & free diving. They also have covered outdoor seating areas and provide food/drinks!
Ginnie Springs is also a great option for you and your significant other and or friends and family. They have a shop that has supplies for for day trip or camping. You have rent tubes and other floating devices also. (around the holidays this area can get very rowdy, so keep in mind for family visits).
219 locals recommend
Ginnie Springs
7300 Ginnie Springs Road
219 locals recommend
Ginnie Springs is also a great option for you and your significant other and or friends and family. They have a shop that has supplies for for day trip or camping. You have rent tubes and other floating devices also. (around the holidays this area can get very rowdy, so keep in mind for family visits).

Park/Hiking

This destination is a 5 minute walk from the Airbnb it is also right next to hiking trails. There is a ton to do here for everyone. Baseball, soccer, tennis, playgrounds, huge public pool with slide, high dive platforms and more!
10 locals recommend
Westside Park
3100-3346 NW 8th Ave
10 locals recommend
This destination is a 5 minute walk from the Airbnb it is also right next to hiking trails. There is a ton to do here for everyone. Baseball, soccer, tennis, playgrounds, huge public pool with slide, high dive platforms and more!
5 Minute walk from the Airbnb! great place to take a nature hike!
18 locals recommend
Loblolly Woods Nature Park
3315 NW 5th Ave
18 locals recommend
5 Minute walk from the Airbnb! great place to take a nature hike!
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a Florida State Park, encompassing a 21,000-acre savanna in Alachua County, Florida lying between Micanopy and Gainesville. It is also a U.S. National Natural Landmark. You can see all kinds of animals out in the Prairie including Wild horses, deer, birds and even Bison!
102 locals recommend
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
100 Savannah Blvd
102 locals recommend
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a Florida State Park, encompassing a 21,000-acre savanna in Alachua County, Florida lying between Micanopy and Gainesville. It is also a U.S. National Natural Landmark. You can see all kinds of animals out in the Prairie including Wild horses, deer, birds and even Bison!

Breakfast Recommendations

Branch of a laid-back chain known for Southern food & all-day breakfast selections.
23 locals recommend
Flying Biscuit Cafe
4150 NW 16th Blvd
23 locals recommend
Branch of a laid-back chain known for Southern food & all-day breakfast selections.
In business for over 35 years. Family owned and operated. Two convenient locations serving Breakfast & Lunch.
7 locals recommend
43rd Street Deli & Breakfast House
4410 NW 25th Pl.
7 locals recommend
In business for over 35 years. Family owned and operated. Two convenient locations serving Breakfast & Lunch.
Neighborhood hangout with hot/cold sandwiches for breakfast & lunch, plus organic coffee & espresso.
6 locals recommend
Bagel Bakery
4113 NW 16th Blvd
6 locals recommend
Neighborhood hangout with hot/cold sandwiches for breakfast & lunch, plus organic coffee & espresso.
A community restaurant that serves Comfort Foods with a Modern Twist for breakfast, lunch and brunch. Two Gainesville area locations.
Maple Street Biscuit Company - Gainesville
3904 SW Archer Rd
A community restaurant that serves Comfort Foods with a Modern Twist for breakfast, lunch and brunch. Two Gainesville area locations.

Lunch Recommendations

Vibrant dining space serving typical Mexican dishes such as carne asada, plus happy hour specials.
8 locals recommend
Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant
4401 NW 25th Pl.
8 locals recommend
Vibrant dining space serving typical Mexican dishes such as carne asada, plus happy hour specials.
Casual eatery serving a Pan-Asian menu of sushi, pho & other Japanese, Thai & Vietnamese plates.
Taste
4860 NW 39th Ave
Casual eatery serving a Pan-Asian menu of sushi, pho & other Japanese, Thai & Vietnamese plates.
This playful BBQ spot specializing in ribs offers many smoked meat options, plus Southern sides.
12 locals recommend
Adam's Rib Co
2109 NW 13th St
12 locals recommend
This playful BBQ spot specializing in ribs offers many smoked meat options, plus Southern sides.
They cook Tex-Mex, rotisserie chickens, and Peruvian food. Their head chefs are highly trained and experienced.
Los Pollos Rotisserie & Grill
2410 NW 43rd St
They cook Tex-Mex, rotisserie chickens, and Peruvian food. Their head chefs are highly trained and experienced.

Dinner Recommendations

American, Caribbean, Latin, Cuban, Puerto Rican, Spanish cuisines.
11 locals recommend
ChopStix Bistro
2441 NW 43rd St
11 locals recommend
American, Caribbean, Latin, Cuban, Puerto Rican, Spanish cuisines.
Locally sourced American eats in casual digs with a patio, fire pit & games, plus live music.
31 locals recommend
One Love Cafe
4989 NW 40th Pl
31 locals recommend
Locally sourced American eats in casual digs with a patio, fire pit & games, plus live music.
Pan-Asian fare shares the menu with many sushi options at this blond-wood-dominated casual eatery.
6 locals recommend
Ichiban Sushi
4928 Northwest 39th Avenue
6 locals recommend
Pan-Asian fare shares the menu with many sushi options at this blond-wood-dominated casual eatery.
Contemporary izakaya featuring tapas-style Japanese pub fare plus an assortment of sake.
111 locals recommend
Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company
201 SE 2nd Ave
111 locals recommend
Contemporary izakaya featuring tapas-style Japanese pub fare plus an assortment of sake.
Great BBQ, live music and full bar!
20 locals recommend
MOJO Hogtown Bar-B-Que, Smoked Meats Whiskey Bar
12 SE 2nd Ave
20 locals recommend
Great BBQ, live music and full bar!