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Visit Gainesville

Whether you hit the trails, paddle the Santa Fe River, float down the springs, take in a show, and sample local breweries and restaurants, we invite you to explore what’s good in Gainesville and create your own enduring memories!

Little Talbot Island State Park

Located just off the coast of Jacksonville, Little Talbot Island State Park offers visitors a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Spiders Alive! at the Florida Museum of Natural History

This exciting exhibit at the Florida Museum dives into the world of spiders, scorpions and more with over a dozen LIVE species on display.

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park

The Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park in Gainesville has attracted visitors since the 1880s.

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Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention

The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention in Gainesville engages and inspires by captivating the minds, hearts, and hands of inventors of all ages.

The Great Outdoors Restaurant

The Great Outdoors is an award winning restaurant, in the historic Opera House in High Springs.

Celebration Pointe

Celebration Pointe has over one million square feet of dining, entertainment, shopping, office space, hospitality, luxury apartment homes and townhomes.