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.
Outdoors
Morningside Nature Center
Nature center with more than 7 mi. of trails, farm animals, guided tours & events.
3540 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641, USA
Outdoors
Northside Park
47-acre community park includes athletic courts, a picnic pavilion, playground & disc golf course.
5701 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32653, USA
Outdoors
O'Leno State Park
State park on the Santa Fe river featuring a historical suspension bridge, plus camping & hiking.
410 SE Oleno Park Rd, High Springs, FL 32643, USA
Sports & Recreation
Ocala Golf Club
3130 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470, USA
Food & Drink
One Love Cafe
Locally sourced American eats in casual digs with a patio, fire pit & games, plus live music.
4989 Northwest 40th Place, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA
Food & Drink
Original American Kitchen (OAK)
New Southern fare, craft cocktails & self-pour beer & whiskey served in a brick- & wood-lined space.
15 SE 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Food & Drink
Pascal's Coffeehouse
Christian–themed cafe & student haunt serving java & snacks in comfy surrounds with a fireplace.
112 NW 16th St, Gainesville, FL 32603, USA
Outdoors
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
State preserve with various wildlife habitats & trails for hiking, horseback riding & bicycling.
100 Savannah Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667, USA
Outdoors
Possum Creek Park
Multi-use preserve featuring a skate park, dog park, nature trail & playground on 76 acres.
4009 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653, USA
Food & Drink
Prime & Pearl
4949 Celebration Pointe Ave Ste 70, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
Food & Drink
Public & General Restaurant
Elevated sandwiches & salads offered in a vintage-chic pub with outdoor seating & a gourmet market.
1000 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Wellness
Pure Aesthetics
217 NW 76 Dr, Gainesville, FL 32607, USA
Wellness
Relax Salt Rooms
4936 NW 39th Ave Ste a, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA
Outdoors
San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
Park featuring mature trees & wildlife, plus hiking, biking & horseback riding trails.
11101 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653, USA
Shopping
Sandy's Savvy Chic Resale Boutique
4148 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA
Family
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
Zookeeper training facility at Santa Fe College, with a small zoo & playground open to the public.
3000 NW 83 St Building Z, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA
Shopping
Shoppes at Thornebrook
2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA
Outdoors
Silver Springs State Park
Nature park bisected by a river, with trails, a museum, a picnic area & rental cabins.
5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488, USA
Wellness
Spa Royale
910 NW 57th St, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA
Food & Drink
Spurrier's Gridiron Grille
4860 Steve Spurrier Way, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
Outdoors
Squirrel Ridge Park
1603 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
Outdoors
Sweetwater Preserve
Woodland park with wetlands, wildlife viewing & 3 mi. of unpaved walking trails.
309 SE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Outdoors
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Manmade wetlands habitat with birds, crocodiles, boardwalk nature trails & ranger-led tours.
325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Nightlife
The Bull
Hip, artsy hangout offering beer, wine, coffee & regular performances by local musicians.
18 SW 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA