- TripBuzz found 5 things to do with kids in or near Lake City, Florida.
- From Columbia Skate Palace to Lake City Bowl, the Lake City area offers 19 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Tennis.
- Landlocked in the northern end of Florida, Lake City has more than enough water to satisfy residents with its many lakes, including Lake DeSoto, Gwen Lake, Lake Isabella, and Lake Hamburg. The town has two major festivals each year, including the Olustee Battle Festival that includes a re-enactment of the famous battle, and the Alligator Warrior Festival.
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Gator Cinemas is a discount movie heater that screens second-run movies and sells tickets and concessions at reduced prices compared to national chains. The theater is something of a Gainesville institution.
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Gainesville’s Alfred A. Ring Park offers visitors more than a mile of winding trails that stretch through scenic woodlands. The park also features a playground and a covered picnic pavilion.
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3702 W University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32607
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Showing the latest cinema releases, Royal Park Stadium 16 Theatre offers large screens for their customers. In addition to showing movies, the theater can be rented out for corporate meetings and other events.
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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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Operating since 1853, covering 2,000 acres and ranking 14 in US News &World Report, University of Florida has no less than 33 buildings on its campus which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Nestled in the center of Gainesville the Thomas Center is a beautiful location to spend a day, or attend a function. The center features the impressive main house estate which once belonged to former Major William Ruben Thomas, his wife and their 5 children.
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SW 34th St. and Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
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The Butterfly Rainforest features a population of more than 1,000 butterflies, from 60 to 80 different species, from all over the world. There are also exhibited in here birds, turtles and fish, among other creatures.
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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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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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Running through some of Florida's most beautiful natural landscape is the Florida National Scenic Trail. Stretching through over three counties the trail is popular for cycling and nature walks to enjoy the beautiful and varied scenery.