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To Do In Gainesville and Alachua
Gainesville, Florida is recognized as one of the nation's most livable, ecologically beautiful and technologically
advanced cities (named Florida Tree City of the Year in 1997). As the county seat of Alachua County, Gainesville FL
serves as the commercial hub for the North Central Florida area that is especially noted for the excellence of its
medical and educational institutions. Gainesville is only 60-90 minutes from both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of
Mexico beaches, and the area enjoys beautiful sunshine and moderate temperatures year-round. Residents may enjoy a
busy schedule of outstanding community events and festivals which draw participants from around the state and occasionally
the world.
University of Florida
Gainesville is best known as the home of the University of Florida (UF), important in education, medicine, cultural arts,
and sports in the area. Alachua County is surrounded by many natural wonders, including rivers, lakes and the crystal springs
for which it is famous. Outdoor enthusiasts have +/- 40 nature parks within 50 miles of Gainesville to picnic, boat,
swim, dive, hike, camp, bike, hunt or fish.
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There is so much going on around Gainesville, FL and Alachua County. We use video and photos to record different venues and post to the map below and our blog. We're constantly adding to it and updating it.
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External Links
University / College:
University of Florida
Santa Fe College
Museums:
Florida Museum of Natural History
Harn Museum of Art
Arts & Entertainment:
UF Performing Arts
Listing of Restaurants
GainesvilleBands.com: Local Music
Movie Theater Information and Showtimes
Outdoors:
There are several fresh water springs and rivers in the area. Try a canoe trip down the Santa Fe River
or a day trip to the Ocala National Forest. The water is refreshing, and you can usually see what you are stepping on.
There are a number of state parks in the area, just a short drive
from town. Take advantage of tubing on the rivers, or hiking local trails.
Florida State Parks
Underwater Florida reference site
Scuba diving and Cave training
National Association of Cave Divers
National Speleological Society Cave Diving Section
Hospitals:
Shands Health Care
North Florida Regional Medical Center
Gainesville:
Gainesville Sun Newspaper
City of Gainesville official website
Gainesville Chamber of Commerce
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