- The list below includes 21 free or cheap things to do in or near Gainesville, Florida, including 35 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, National & State Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Parks.
- From Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park to Paynes Prairie, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gainesville.
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Professional racers welcome intrepid guests to take the wheel and experience the thrill of man and machine in perfect harmony
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A 14-screen movie theater, Regal Gainesville Cinema 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, self-service and mobile ticketing, a game room and a concession area with food and drinks.
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8045 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala, FL 34475
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Situated on 100 acres of property, The Canyons Zip Line & Canopy Tours offers visitors a variety of rope bridges and courses. The zipline takes visitors over canyons, rivers, and forests; providing a panoramic view of the Florida terrain.
33.9 Miles
Also known as the Silver Spring State Park, the Silver Springs River encompasses several dozens of springs and many miles of trails connecting them. Picnic areas, camping sites, a museum, cabanas and boat tours are available on the grounds, among many other things.
33.9 Miles
The heart of the Big Scrub is protected through the Juniper Prairie Wilderness. Camping is the most common activity, but the site also features a recreaitonal center for a small fee.
34.1 Miles
For over 70 years, the Marion Theatre has served as an elegant film and show theater. The venue currently offers showing of independent and artistic films along with unique theater presentations throughout the year.
34.2 Miles
The Appleton Museum of Art has a permanent collection of European works of art, dating back to the 17th century. It has an after-hours program which involves live music and dancing, accompanied by local restaurants specialties sampling.
35.0 Miles
Ocala's Santos-Belleview Trail features a large parking lot, plumbed restrooms, a picnic area, a large pavilion and several metal grills adjacent to the picnic spot. The trail accommodates pedestrians and cyclists.
35.1 Miles
Featuring an IMAX theater, Regal Cinemas Hollywood 16 shows the latest films using Regal's RealD 3D digital technology and Dolby's surround sound. All of the auditoriums have stadium seating that can recline backwards.
35.1 Miles
Offering access to unspoiled, uninhabited natural areas, Silver Springs State Park offers extensive equestrian, biking, and hiking trails through a pristine wetland area. Visitors can also rent glass bottom boats as well as canoes and kayaks.
35.1 Miles
Easy Street Family Fun Center offers a variety of attractions for all ages. The center features a Water Wars water balloon battle station, batting cages, an arcade, rock climbing wall, miniature golf and go karts.