Guidebook for Gainesville
Shopping
University of Florida Bookstore
1900 Museum RdBuy Gator stuff here!
Dunkin'
3411 SW Archer RdDonuts. Need I say more?
Donuts. Need I say more? Oh, and if the "Hot Donut" neon sign is lit, rush in for their hot glazed donuts.
Krispy Kreme
306 NW 13th StDonuts. Need I say more? Oh, and if the "Hot Donut" neon sign is lit, rush in for their hot glazed donuts.
Food Scene
Tijuana Flats
1720 W University AveGood Mexican food. Walking distance.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1432 W University AveGood Mexican-ish food. Walking distance.
Nice covered outdoor seating area next to movie theater. Full bar. Okay food.
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Ballyhoo Grill
3700 W University AveNice covered outdoor seating area next to movie theater. Full bar. Okay food.
El Indio
407 NW 13th StGood Mex fast food.
Starbucks
1614 NW 13th StCoffee!
Coffee Culture
2020 NW 13th StCoffee!
A Gainesville landmark. Kids will love this place. You can dine in an old VW Microbus! Cash only, and be prepared to wait an hour or more on weekends.
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Satchel's Pizza
1800 NE 23rd AveA Gainesville landmark. Kids will love this place. You can dine in an old VW Microbus! Cash only, and be prepared to wait an hour or more on weekends.
Bistro 1245
1245 W University AveReasonably priced, upscale food options close to campus.
One of Chef Bert Gill's 3 restaurants in town. Excellent food, wine and service. A bit pricey, but you won't be disappointed.
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Mildred's Big City Food
3445 W University AveOne of Chef Bert Gill's 3 restaurants in town. Excellent food, wine and service. A bit pricey, but you won't be disappointed.
Classic college restaurant/bar. Named best college bar in the US.
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The Swamp Restaurant
1104 SW 2nd AveClassic college restaurant/bar. Named best college bar in the US.
Great food and drinks, Gator memorabilia, rooftop bar, and you might just see the ol' Head Ball Coach himself!
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Spurrier's Gridiron Grille
4860 Steve Spurrier WayGreat food and drinks, Gator memorabilia, rooftop bar, and you might just see the ol' Head Ball Coach himself!
Prime & Pearl
4949 Celebration Pointe AvenueFine dining, but pricey
Quintessential Gainesville restaurant. Great food and drinks, indoor and outdoor bars, funky vibe. Plan to wait on weekends.
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The Top
30 North Main StreetQuintessential Gainesville restaurant. Great food and drinks, indoor and outdoor bars, funky vibe. Plan to wait on weekends.
Drinks & Nightlife
Salty Dog Saloon
1712 W University AveGood watering hole. Lots of beers to choose from.
Great brewery owned by old friends with ample indoor and outdoor seating. Food truck(s) are typically there if you plan on eating too.
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Cypress & Grove Brewing Company
1001 NW 4th StGreat brewery owned by old friends with ample indoor and outdoor seating. Food truck(s) are typically there if you plan on eating too.
Great brewery and great people, with wonderful indoor and outdoor spaces. Food truck(s) are typically there if you plan on eating too.
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First Magnitude Brewing Company
1220 SE Veitch StGreat brewery and great people, with wonderful indoor and outdoor spaces. Food truck(s) are typically there if you plan on eating too.
Everything Else
Closest grocery shopping. It's the campus store, so wine selection is limited.
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Publix Super Market at West Gate Shopping Center
3315 W University AveClosest grocery shopping. It's the campus store, so wine selection is limited.
Come at dusk. The bats typically emerge all at once. It sounds strange, but it's pretty impressive.
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UF Bat Houses
Museum RoadCome at dusk. The bats typically emerge all at once. It sounds strange, but it's pretty impressive.
Great museum for kids and adults alike. Great butterfly exhibit.
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מוזיאון ההיסטוריה הטבעית של פלורידה
3215 Hull RdGreat museum for kids and adults alike. Great butterfly exhibit.
Harn Museum of Art
3259 Hull RdArt museum.
United Church of Gainesville
1624 NW 5th AveVery open and welcoming religious institution.
University of Florida
1310 Museum RdMy alma mater! Go Gators!
UF Health Medical Plaza
1549 Gale Lemerand DrGood place to go if you're bleeding.
University of Florida Law School station
UF Law School
College of Engineering
1949 Stadium RdUF College of Engineering
Warrington College of Business
UF College of Business Administration
UF College of Design, Construction and Planning, where my wife and I met.
University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning
1480 Inner RdUF College of Design, Construction and Planning, where my wife and I met.
Over a mile of trails wind through upland mixed forest and slope forest, tracing the course of Hogtown Creek. Scenic overlook of the confluence of Glen Springs Run and Hogtown Creek.
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Alfred A Ring Park
1801 NW 23rd BlvdOver a mile of trails wind through upland mixed forest and slope forest, tracing the course of Hogtown Creek. Scenic overlook of the confluence of Glen Springs Run and Hogtown Creek.
Albert Ray Massey Park - Joyce Oransky Tennis Center
1001 NW 34th St8 very nice hardcourts.
H Spurgeon Cherry Pool
1001 NW 31 DrPublic pool.
Fantastic food, wine and service. A bit pricey, but you won't be disappointed.
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Embers
3545 SW 34th StFantastic food, wine and service. A bit pricey, but you won't be disappointed.
16-plex movie theater, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, ice cream, and shops. One stop shopping!
Plaza Royale station
16-plex movie theater, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, ice cream, and shops. One stop shopping!
פארק המדעי הגאולוגי של דוויל מילהופר
4732 Millhopper RdA beautiful hike down into the sinkhole.
Nice day trip, but watch out for the 'gators!
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Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
100 Savannah BlvdNice day trip, but watch out for the 'gators!
Essentials
Locally owned grocery store. Lots of organic stuff, excellent meats, and locally roasted coffee.
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Ward's Supermarket
515 NW 23rd AveLocally owned grocery store. Lots of organic stuff, excellent meats, and locally roasted coffee.
Sports Venues
Florida Ballpark at Alfred A. McKethan Field
2800 Citrus RdKatie Seashole Pressly Stadium
2880 Hull RdGator Softball Venue
Donald R. Dizney Stadium
Gator Soccer Stadium
מרכז סטיבן סי או'קונל
250 Gale Lemerand DrBasketball, Gymnastics, Swimming, Concerts, etc.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Gator Football, baby!