- Our list of the best things to do in Gainesville, Florida, features the top 26 nearby activities — including 16 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Gainesville, FL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sports & Fitness, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 26 things to do within the city of Gainesville, FL
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Participants test their driving skills on a track filled with twists and turns during this autocross experience
4.2 Miles
Young, fresh and hip could best describe Swamp Head Brewery. Innovative marketing mixed with traditional brewing style, the brewery offers an extensive selection of ales, stouts, lagers and specialty holiday selections.
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The Kanapaha Botanical Gardens are located in Gainesville, Florida. Stroll the expansive property, curated by master gardener Alicia Nelson, and enjoy the lectures and presentations the institution hosts throughout each year. Tours are also available with expert guides.
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347 votes
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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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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165 votes
3000 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
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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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29 votes
315 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32610
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The Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is a center for the performing arts that acts as the main performing arts center on the University of Florida campus. The center offers opportunities for employment and volunteering.
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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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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.
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22 SE County Road 234, Gainesville, FL 32641
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A small, family-owned winery, Bluefield Estate Winery offers a variety of fruit wines, though they specialize in blueberry and muscadine wines. They also allow guests to pick their own fruit at certain times.
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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.