- TripBuzz found 21 things to do with kids in or near Gainesville, Florida.
- From Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, the Gainesville area offers 35 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, National & State Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Parks.
- With a population of nearly 125,000 people, Gainesville, FL is a popular destination among tourists looking for a lively nightlife scene and pleasant weather. With a huge music scene, it is not surprising that Gainesville has been credited with launching acts such as Tom Petty, The Eagles, and Sister Hazel.
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Gleaming wood lanes surrender bowling pins to speeding orbs until 1 a.m. on weekends
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Commonly known as The Swamp, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is home to the University of Florida football team, the Gators. The team is typically among the top programs in the SEC, and the stadium is regularly packed with fans.
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At the Santa Fe College Teaching zoo, visitors can see 75 different species of animals including Bald Eagles, White-throated Capuchin monkeys, Galapagos tortoises, Matschie's Tree Kangaroo and Asian small-clawed otters. The facility is used to teach students to take care of the animals.
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In addition to a large skate park, Possum Creek Skate Park has a dog park, playground, and soccer field. The skate park itself is fitted with handrails, stairs, and concrete ramps.
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3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
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Gainesville, Florida is home to the Florida Museum of Natural History, the largest in the state. The museum features indoor and outdoor exhibitions for adults and children, and is happy to accommodate school groups.
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18700 S. CR 325, Gainesville, FL 32640
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Named for Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park is managed by the Florida State Parks Department. Rawlings' original house and farm buildings remain on the premesis and are open for touring.
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Nature lovers flock to Paynes Prairie in Gainesville, Florida. This state park is a popular campground and features multiple hiking and biking trails. It is also a state wildlife preserve and features many endangered plant species.
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4732 Millhopper Road, Gainesville, FL 32653
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Visited since the late 19th century, Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park is a 120 foot-deep sinkhole filled by a miniature rain-forest. There are trails which lead to the bottom of the sinkhole, while on the top there are designated picnic areas.
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Kanapaha Park offers a wide open expanse of greenery perfect for picnics and outdoor sports. The park is lines with grand trees and offers walking trails, a soccer field, a playground, picnic tables and grilling areas.
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Dogwood Park is a 15-acre expanse of green grass, swimming ponds and sand pit digging areas where visitors can brings their furry friends. Dogs are allowed off-leash so that they may run and play freely in a safe environment.
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The Matheson Museum is part of a complex that also includes the Matheson House, an antebellum mansion, the Tison Tool Museum, and Sweetwater Park. The museum features exhibits devoted to county history dating back centuries.