Sightseeing
Great biking trail nearby - if we aren't using them, you can borrow our bikes if you promise to take good care of them :-)
Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail
Gainesville-Hawthorne State TrailGreat biking trail nearby - if we aren't using them, you can borrow our bikes if you promise to take good care of them :-)
La Chua Trail
La Chua TrailBest place to see Gators while in Gainesville
Beautiful old Spanish-style hotel converted into a public government building/park. Great place to have a picnic
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Thomas Center
302 NE 6 AveBeautiful old Spanish-style hotel converted into a public government building/park. Great place to have a picnic
Lush park in NW Gainesville where visitors can hike down stairs to view small waterfalls, thick foliage & a 120-ft. cavity
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Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
4732 Millhopper RdLush park in NW Gainesville where visitors can hike down stairs to view small waterfalls, thick foliage & a 120-ft. cavity
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Home of the Gators football team
Century Tower station
Picturesque brick tower in the heart of UF main campus
Archer Braid Trail
Archer Braid TrailGreat biking trail west of the city
Essentials
Winn-Dixie
300 SW 16th AveClosest grocery store
Shopping
CVS
101 SW 34th StClosest convenience store just across the street
Quaint village center with several small restaurants and shops - nice walking paths all around
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Haile Village Spa and Salon
5207 SW 91st TerraceQuaint village center with several small restaurants and shops - nice walking paths all around
All the big-box retail stores in Gainesville (ie target, walmart, lowes) as well as the chain restaurants (Olive Garden, TGIFridays, etc)
Archer Rd
All the big-box retail stores in Gainesville (ie target, walmart, lowes) as well as the chain restaurants (Olive Garden, TGIFridays, etc)
Food Scene
Best, iconic restaurant in Gainesville - closed on Sundays/Mondays. Cash only!
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Satchel's Pizza
1800 NE 23rd AveBest, iconic restaurant in Gainesville - closed on Sundays/Mondays. Cash only!
The Jones
203 SW 2nd AveGreat local restaurant near downtown! Lots of vegetarian-friendly options
Great local sushi restaurant at the heart of downtown!
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Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company
201 SE 2nd AveGreat local sushi restaurant at the heart of downtown!
Great New-Orleans style local restaurant in the heart of downtown!
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Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille
110 SE 1 StGreat New-Orleans style local restaurant in the heart of downtown!
La Tienda
2204 SW 13th StGreat authentic Mexican restaurant near the apartment
Volta Coffee, Tea & Chocolate
48 SW 2nd StGreat high end coffee option in Gainesville
Great restaurant and happy hour just across the street
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Blue Gill Quality Food
1310 SW 13th StGreat restaurant and happy hour just across the street
Embers
3545 SW 34th StOne of the best places to eat in all of Gainesville
Great food and chill vibe. Located in the heart of downtown, a nice place to start an evening out on the town.
Michael really likes the burgers and sweet potato fries!
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The Top
30 North Main StreetGreat food and chill vibe. Located in the heart of downtown, a nice place to start an evening out on the town.
Michael really likes the burgers and sweet potato fries!
Full spectrum pan-asian menu with a wonderful view over the lake. Perfect for a sunset dinner :-)
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Chopstix Cafe
3500 SW 13th StFull spectrum pan-asian menu with a wonderful view over the lake. Perfect for a sunset dinner :-)
Classic Gator football gameday restaurant with lots of drink specials and plenty of good food options
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The Swamp Restaurant
1104 SW 2nd AveClassic Gator football gameday restaurant with lots of drink specials and plenty of good food options
Best hole-in-wall burrito joint in town. Pricey, but delicious homemade guac.
Burrito Brothers Taco Co
1402 W University AveBest hole-in-wall burrito joint in town. Pricey, but delicious homemade guac.
Great place for a romantic Italian dinner with a good wine selection
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Manuel's Vintage Room
6 S Main StGreat place for a romantic Italian dinner with a good wine selection
Drinks & Nightlife
Tall Paul's Brew House
10 SE 2nd AveGreat young-adult bar downtown
Rockeys Dueling Piano Bar
112 S Main StFun on a Thurs-Saturday night
Arts & Culture
Wonderful performances on a weekly basis
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Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
3201 Hull RdWonderful performances on a weekly basis
Exciting new exhibits and the famous live Butterfly Rainforest
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Florida Museum of Natural History
3215 Hull RdExciting new exhibits and the famous live Butterfly Rainforest
City Hall station
Free Friday night concerts during the spring/summer/fall from 8-10pm
An ever-rotating set of plays and independent films
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The Hippodrome State Theatre
25 SE 2nd PlAn ever-rotating set of plays and independent films
Everything Else
Go out during the day to possibly catch a glimpse of the Gators or take a stroll to the Baughmann Center. Or come at sunset and see the flight of 100,000+ bats from the Bat house
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Lake Alice
Go out during the day to possibly catch a glimpse of the Gators or take a stroll to the Baughmann Center. Or come at sunset and see the flight of 100,000+ bats from the Bat house
Home of the Gators men's and women's basketball teams as well as their volleyball, swimming and diving, gymnastics, and indoor track teams.
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Stephen C. O’Connell Center
250 Gale Lemerand DrHome of the Gators men's and women's basketball teams as well as their volleyball, swimming and diving, gymnastics, and indoor track teams.