Gainesville, Alachua County, FL
Places to go in Gainesville
80 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Food & Drink
108 Vine
3735 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607, USA
Wellness
Ageless Spa Center
4780 NW 39th Ave Ste 7, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA
Outdoors
Albert Ray Massey (Westside) Park
3100-3346 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA
Outdoors
Alfred A. Ring Park
A hiking trail runs through this densely forested park with a wildflower garden & play area.
1801 NW 23rd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA
Food & Drink
Alpin Bistro
This buzzy French bistro with hip decor & a patio serves seasonal plates with imported beer & wine.
15 SW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Food & Drink
Amrit Palace
3105 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
Wellness
AZULENE NAILS & DAY SPA II
3201 SW 45th St #30, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
Food & Drink
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.
6611 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA
Arts & Culture
Bo Diddley Plaza
111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Food & Drink
Boca Fiesta
Mexican fare, veggie options & margaritas served amid exposed beams, brick walls & an outdoor patio.
232 SE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Outdoors
Boulware Springs Park
This trailhead park has picnic facilities, a 19th-century waterworks building & a natural spring.
3300 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641, USA
Family
Bragging Rights Amusements
113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Shopping
Butler Plaza
150+ stores, 35 restaurants & a movie theater make this sprawling outdoor complex a local staple.
3710 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
Arts & Culture
Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention
Modern museum from the inventor of Gatorade featuring interactive science & technology exhibits.
811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Shopping
Celebration Pointe
Breezy, open-air plaza offering retail shops, restaurants, a movie theater & green space.
4949 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
Food & Drink
Coffee Culture
2020 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA
Outdoors
Cofrin Nature Park
Forested area with a half-mile hiking trail & wetlands fed by Beville Heights Creek.
4810 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA
Food & Drink
Crafty Bastards Restaurant
Craft beer & pub grub served in a strip-mall sports pub with live music, karaoke & trivia nights.
4860 NW 39th Ave A, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA
Food & Drink
Curia On The Drag
2029 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA
Food & Drink
CYM Coffee Co
Busy cafe offering java, brews & light fare in a cozy, library-like setting with a porch.
5404 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA
Outdoors
Depot Park
This large park features a playground & splash pad, lawns, a large pond with a promenade & more.
874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Outdoors
Devil's Ear Spring
High Springs, FL 32643, USA
Outdoors
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
Lush park where visitors can hike to view small waterfalls, thick foliage & a 120-ft. cavity.
4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653, USA
Food & Drink
Ellianos Coffee
Drive-thru chain doling out coffee & espresso drinks along with breakfast sandwiches & baked goods.
1521 SW 74th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32607, USA