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4+ star Laundry
34th Laundromat
2320 SW 31st Pl#1 stop for laundry just around the corner from us.
Grocery shopping
This is the closest local grocery store with bulk items, apothecary (health & beauty department), hot/cold food buffet, etc. etc.
Prices are about the same as Whole Foods.
Earth Fare
3045 SW 34th StThis is the closest local grocery store with bulk items, apothecary (health & beauty department), hot/cold food buffet, etc. etc.
Prices are about the same as Whole Foods.
Whole Foods Market
3490 SW Archer RdWhole Foods has everything.
Prices are pretty high.
#1 stop for groceries should be at Trader Joe's.
They have everything, within reason.
Prices are the best in town - that's why "Trader" Joe's has its name! ;)
It's located in the middle of many shops that might be on your list - all you need to do is look around once you park.
While you're at it, can you spot the monkeys hanging from the tree that glows at night?...
18 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3724 SW Archer Rd#1 stop for groceries should be at Trader Joe's.
They have everything, within reason.
Prices are the best in town - that's why "Trader" Joe's has its name! ;)
It's located in the middle of many shops that might be on your list - all you need to do is look around once you park.
While you're at it, can you spot the monkeys hanging from the tree that glows at night?...
Next best stop for bulk, apothecary, hot/cold buffet, etc. etc.
It's a bit further than Earth Fare, but the prices are much better.
(Nothing beats Trader Joe's, of course).
28 locals recommend
Lucky's Market
1459 NW 23rd AveNext best stop for bulk, apothecary, hot/cold buffet, etc. etc.
It's a bit further than Earth Fare, but the prices are much better.
(Nothing beats Trader Joe's, of course).
#2
Ok, ok... so Ward's may be the only other probable equal of Trader Joe's, in terms of best grocery store in town.
Ward's is truly the only authentic *local* grocery store with everything that Whole Foods, Earth Fare, Luckys, and (last, but never least) Trader Joe's offers.
Their prices are VERY good for the quality they offer.
My partner and I are both fans.
48 locals recommend
Ward's Supermarket
515 NW 23rd Ave#2
Ok, ok... so Ward's may be the only other probable equal of Trader Joe's, in terms of best grocery store in town.
Ward's is truly the only authentic *local* grocery store with everything that Whole Foods, Earth Fare, Luckys, and (last, but never least) Trader Joe's offers.
Their prices are VERY good for the quality they offer.
My partner and I are both fans.
Favorites Around Town
If you're tired of making your own meals, but don't want to compromise on the quality, Daily Green is definitely the next best stop.
Prices are very good for the amount and quality they give.
It's located just next door to Depot Park, so you can "order to-go" and eat at the park!
Daily Green is also located in the heart of the Main Street Downtown area which has many fun attractions, which I will list below!
22 locals recommend
Daily Green
436 SE 2 StIf you're tired of making your own meals, but don't want to compromise on the quality, Daily Green is definitely the next best stop.
Prices are very good for the amount and quality they give.
It's located just next door to Depot Park, so you can "order to-go" and eat at the park!
Daily Green is also located in the heart of the Main Street Downtown area which has many fun attractions, which I will list below!
There's much more to see here than any Google pictures can offer.
Grab your "to-go" meal from Daily Green and head back over here, sit down in a shady spot with a good view and take in the scene for a little while.
Depot Park is a growing favorite of Gainesville because it is becoming one of the main venues for events in Gainesville!
115 locals recommend
Depot Park
874 SE 4 StThere's much more to see here than any Google pictures can offer.
Grab your "to-go" meal from Daily Green and head back over here, sit down in a shady spot with a good view and take in the scene for a little while.
Depot Park is a growing favorite of Gainesville because it is becoming one of the main venues for events in Gainesville!
Another favorite place to people-watch, hang out, or just nibble on some local food from one of the nearby cafes.
Bo Diddley Plaza is one of the local community's favorites, for certain.
* EVERY Wednesday (rain or shine) is market day, from 4-7PM.
Live music, fresh food, local food, goodies, yoga, playfulness, fun.
MUST SEE ;)
28 locals recommend
Bo Diddley Plaza
111 E University AveAnother favorite place to people-watch, hang out, or just nibble on some local food from one of the nearby cafes.
Bo Diddley Plaza is one of the local community's favorites, for certain.
* EVERY Wednesday (rain or shine) is market day, from 4-7PM.
Live music, fresh food, local food, goodies, yoga, playfulness, fun.
MUST SEE ;)
Didn't bring enough "right" clothes for this trip? Or maybe just want another summer dress, or proper shoes?
Whatever it may be, I personally, highly recommend Sandy's.
* if you have things that you no longer need - for whatever reason - Sandy's consignment boutique will likely buy the stuff you're letting go of.
It may be enough for you to get something you'd rather have.
Sandy's Savvy Chic Resale Boutique
4148 NW 13th StDidn't bring enough "right" clothes for this trip? Or maybe just want another summer dress, or proper shoes?
Whatever it may be, I personally, highly recommend Sandy's.
* if you have things that you no longer need - for whatever reason - Sandy's consignment boutique will likely buy the stuff you're letting go of.
It may be enough for you to get something you'd rather have.
Regal Cinema 14 @ Butler Plaza station
Our favorite local movie theater (behind Whole Foods)!
Another favorite movie theater (across the small bridge from Walmart)!
Newly built, so it's more fancy ;)
Prices are roughly the same.
20 locals recommend
Regal Celebration Pointe 10 & RPX
4901 Steve Spurrier WayAnother favorite movie theater (across the small bridge from Walmart)!
Newly built, so it's more fancy ;)
Prices are roughly the same.
Satchel's Pizza
1800 NE 23rd AveMust go to see this unique place.
East End Eatery
1202 NE 8th AveBreakfast, lunch and dinner!
High Dive
210 SW 2nd AveGreat music venue!
A 5-star restaurant that's usually packed.
Don't dismay! Reserve a spot and go - it's worthwhile.
175 locals recommend
The Top
30 North Main StreetA 5-star restaurant that's usually packed.
Don't dismay! Reserve a spot and go - it's worthwhile.
Sightseeing
#1 sight-seeing for a day!
GORGEOUS views and journeys throughout the gardens - there is a map I've provided in your room (for viewing only).
$8/person for a day pass and it's well worth it.
77 locals recommend
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
4700 Southwest 58th Drive#1 sight-seeing for a day!
GORGEOUS views and journeys throughout the gardens - there is a map I've provided in your room (for viewing only).
$8/person for a day pass and it's well worth it.
Forget pools.
On these hot, summer days, Florida's best, naturally cooling gift is its springs!
Please take advantage of the ample springs around Gainesville, Alachua and High Springs.
Just ask for more information!
124 locals recommend
Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
7450 NE 60th StForget pools.
On these hot, summer days, Florida's best, naturally cooling gift is its springs!
Please take advantage of the ample springs around Gainesville, Alachua and High Springs.
Just ask for more information!
UF Bat Houses
Museum RoadDevil's Den Prehistoric Spring
5390 NE 180th AveFor the explorers ;)