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Satchel’s Pizza–Gainesville’s Best Pizza, Salad, Music and Entertainment
As is the case with many college towns, Gainesville has many pizza joints. Some are national and regional chains, but there are a few “independent operators” with a single location. And, Satchel’s Pizza, at 1800 NW 23rd Avenue, on Gainesville’s East Side, is one of the best! Not only does Satchel’s serve excellent pizza (don’t …
ButterflyFest and Plant Sale, Florida Museum of Natural History, October 12-15, 2018
The Florida Museum of Natural History’s Butterfly Rainforest is located on the western edge of the University of Florida‘s Gainesville campus. While the Natural History Museum offers an excellent look at Florida’s history and natural resources, the Butterfly Rainforest is a “living” exhibit. The ButterflyFest is a FREE* event, held annually to celebrate “backyards” and …
Take A Walk On The “Wild Side”– In Gainesville’s City Limits–At Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Gainesville’s Sweetwater Wetlands Park is about more than 125 acres of protected land near the intersection of South Main Street and Williston Road. The park is not only a place to connect with nature, it’s a way to protect our environment. Featuring wetlands and ponds, the park was created to improve the water quality of …
Gainesville’s Depot Park—A Downtown Destination For The Entire Family
Depot Park is one of the latest additions to Gainesville’s South Main Street District. Located at the old railroad depot, which now houses two food concessions, the park is a fun destination for the entire family. Whether you’re planning a family picnic, a playground visit for the kids, or a stroll after visiting the adjacent …
Santa Fe College SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL, April 7 & 8, 2018, in Gainesville, FL
The Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival is one of Gainesville’s largest events, attracting over 100,000 attendees statewide. The event transforms NE First Street, in downtown, to a bustling promenade of arts, crafts, entertainment–and just plain “people watchng”. This year is the 49th annual event, and is scheduled for April 7 and 8. In addition …
Learn About North Florida’s Flora and Fauna At Gainesville’s Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Whether Gainesville is your Natural North Florida destination or if you’re just passing through on I-75, don’t miss the opportunity to explore Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. It’s located about a mile west of the Archer Road exit (SR24) on the expressway. Named for Lake Kanapaha (Timicuan tramslation: palmetto leaf and house, referring to the typical Timicua …
Gainesville’s Morningside Nature Center–Take A Walk In Our Woods
With over 7 miles of trails and one of the last-remaining examples of a fire-dependent longleaf pine forest, Morningside Nature Center is an excellent outdoor destination–within the city limits of Natural North Florida’s largest city. The largest of Gainesville’s nature parks, Morningside covers 278 acres and is easily accessed from East University Avenue and SR20. …
Gainesville’s Best—2018 Festival Schedule—Save The Dates!
Gainesville is home to festivals of all kinds. They range from “medieval faires” to “punk rock” music events to curated art shows. Each year, thousands of visitors come to this North Florida college town to enjoy food, art and just to have a great time. In 2018, there are events planned almost any month. Here’s …
See Gainesville’s Butterfly Rainforest–And Be Swept Away By Beautiful Creatures
As part of the Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville‘s Butterfly Rainforest is truly one of the wonders in our Natural North Florida region. The immense screened-in facility, full of flowers and plants (and butterflies!) serves not only as a destination for nature lovers and photographers, but as an adjunct facility for the research team …
Explore The Wonders of Florida at Gainesville’s Museum of Natural History
One of the highlights of a trip to Gainesville is always a visit to the Florida Museum of Natural History. The museum is located on the western edge of the University of Florida campus, in the same complex as the Harn Museum of Art and the Phillips Performing Arts Center. The museum is easy to …