Becky's Gainesville Guidebook
Food scene
Our family celebrates birthdays and special events here. It is owned by Satchels, a local artist, who puts his heart and soul into his pizza and his art. It is definitely a Gainesville experience
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Satchel's Pizza
1800 NE 23rd AveOur family celebrates birthdays and special events here. It is owned by Satchels, a local artist, who puts his heart and soul into his pizza and his art. It is definitely a Gainesville experience
Satch Squared is a hippy-vibe pizza place with an amazing outdoor dining area. Super casual. A really nice place to go to enjoy the Florida weather.
Satch Squared
405 Southwest 4th AvenueSatch Squared is a hippy-vibe pizza place with an amazing outdoor dining area. Super casual. A really nice place to go to enjoy the Florida weather.
Need food quick?.. This is delicious authentic Mexican food that is sooo good! Food served quickly and has a drive thru.
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El Indio
407 NW 13th StNeed food quick?.. This is delicious authentic Mexican food that is sooo good! Food served quickly and has a drive thru.
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza
1250 W University AveGreat local pizza place!
If you love sushi, then put this on your dining list! Lovely atmosphere and such good sushi and sake!
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Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company
201 SE 2nd AveIf you love sushi, then put this on your dining list! Lovely atmosphere and such good sushi and sake!
Looking for a local coffee shop? Check out Whyatt's for some local hospitality and flavor.
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Wyatt's Coffee
202 SE 2nd AveLooking for a local coffee shop? Check out Whyatt's for some local hospitality and flavor.
Looking to celebrate with a really nice dinner? Check out Prime and Pearl. The chef was the Presidents White House Chef for 3 years. Top-quality food for celebrations!
Prime & Pearl
4949 Celebration Pointe AvenueLooking to celebrate with a really nice dinner? Check out Prime and Pearl. The chef was the Presidents White House Chef for 3 years. Top-quality food for celebrations!
In the heart of downtown, next to Bo Diddley plaza. Open air, cafe lights, beer on tap, unreal tacos, and live music at the plaza.
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Steamers
317 Southwest 4th AvenueIn the heart of downtown, next to Bo Diddley plaza. Open air, cafe lights, beer on tap, unreal tacos, and live music at the plaza.
One Love Cafe
4989 NW 40th PlOutdoor local food, live music, and great beer!
This has a bunch of restaurants, shops, stores, and bars.
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Butler Plaza
3710 SW Archer RdThis has a bunch of restaurants, shops, stores, and bars.
Ford's Garage Gainesville
In the heart of Butler Plaza. Themed restaurant inspired by Ford Motors.
High end. It’s where people go on Gainesville to celebrate special occasions. World ranked chef.
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Embers
3545 SW 34th StHigh end. It’s where people go on Gainesville to celebrate special occasions. World ranked chef.
Best steakhouse in Gainesville. Happy hour is really good with reasonable prices.
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Mark's Prime Steakhouse
201 SE 2nd AveBest steakhouse in Gainesville. Happy hour is really good with reasonable prices.
Sightseeing
This is an amazing nature hiking area within easy access to UF. The trails are well-traveled and there is a creek that runs through the park. Hike in sandals or barefoot, if you prefer. Bring bug spray if you're hiking during the summer.
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Loblolly Woods Nature Park
3315 NW 5th AveThis is an amazing nature hiking area within easy access to UF. The trails are well-traveled and there is a creek that runs through the park. Hike in sandals or barefoot, if you prefer. Bring bug spray if you're hiking during the summer.
Welcome to The SWAMP! The stadium is open to the public and worth a visit!
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Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Welcome to The SWAMP! The stadium is open to the public and worth a visit!
Looking for an indoor activity? Check out this awesome museum! It is full of fun and adventure for all ages!
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Музей естественной истории Флориды
3215 Hull RdLooking for an indoor activity? Check out this awesome museum! It is full of fun and adventure for all ages!
Cade Museum was founded in memory of Dr. Cade - creator of Gatorade. Worth a visit. Great for kids!
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Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention
811 S Main StCade Museum was founded in memory of Dr. Cade - creator of Gatorade. Worth a visit. Great for kids!
Devil's Milllhopper is a giant, ancient sinkhole. It has a staircase leading to the bottom lookout. If you're into nature, then you'll need to give this hike a go! Bug spray is needed in hot months.
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Государственный геологический парк Devil's Millhopper
4732 Millhopper RdDevil's Milllhopper is a giant, ancient sinkhole. It has a staircase leading to the bottom lookout. If you're into nature, then you'll need to give this hike a go! Bug spray is needed in hot months.
Locals hiking favorite. During a hike, you may see bison, alligators, birds, and possibly wild horses. Various hike distances for all levels and abilities.
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Штатный парк Paynes Prairie Preserve
100 Savannah BlvdLocals hiking favorite. During a hike, you may see bison, alligators, birds, and possibly wild horses. Various hike distances for all levels and abilities.
The UF bats come out at dusk nightly and can be viewed for FREE just by showing up! They are small bats that exit their bat houses to search for bugs. It is an awesome sight! Park in the small lot near bat houses.
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UF Bat Houses
Museum RoadThe UF bats come out at dusk nightly and can be viewed for FREE just by showing up! They are small bats that exit their bat houses to search for bugs. It is an awesome sight! Park in the small lot near bat houses.
Want a super hike where you determine the length? This is a perfect hiking spot. Paved paths and easy navigation.
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Парк Sweetwater Wetlands
325 SE Williston RdWant a super hike where you determine the length? This is a perfect hiking spot. Paved paths and easy navigation.
Just a 30 minute drive from Gainesville and a place to visit if you want to experience the refreshing springs.
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Государственный парк Гилкрист Блю Спрингс
7450 NE 60th StJust a 30 minute drive from Gainesville and a place to visit if you want to experience the refreshing springs.
Located in the heart of Gainesville, this park is a great place to walk. There are playgrounds for the kids and a beer garden for the adults.
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Парк Депо
874 SE 4 StLocated in the heart of Gainesville, this park is a great place to walk. There are playgrounds for the kids and a beer garden for the adults.
A geological wonder! Be prepared for a lot of stairs, but totally worth it! Bring bug spray!
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Государственный геологический парк Devil's Millhopper
4732 Millhopper RdA geological wonder! Be prepared for a lot of stairs, but totally worth it! Bring bug spray!
Bars & Breweries
Local brewery that has a nice vibe. Creative pub food. Great live music. Easy walk to other bars from this place if it is an evening of exploring.
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Big Top Brewing Company Gainesville
201 SE 2nd AveLocal brewery that has a nice vibe. Creative pub food. Great live music. Easy walk to other bars from this place if it is an evening of exploring.
The Top is a college dive bar/eatery. A locals favorite. Great food, drink, and atmosphere. There is usually a line to get in.
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The Top
30 North Main StreetThe Top is a college dive bar/eatery. A locals favorite. Great food, drink, and atmosphere. There is usually a line to get in.
First Magnitude Brewing Company is an awesome local brewery. It has food trucks too! Check out the website for food truck schedule. fmbrewing.com
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First Magnitude Brewing Company
1220 SE Veitch StFirst Magnitude Brewing Company is an awesome local brewery. It has food trucks too! Check out the website for food truck schedule. fmbrewing.com
This brewery is tucked away within an industrial park… However when you arrive you will be so surprised with the property Swamphead brewery has!
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Swamp Head Brewery
3650 SW 42nd AveThis brewery is tucked away within an industrial park… However when you arrive you will be so surprised with the property Swamphead brewery has!
This is one of my favorites! It feels like an English pub and the owners work the bar nightly. Wonderful fireplace and multiple types of seating areas to enjoy the brews.
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Blackadder Brewing Company
618 NW 60th StThis is one of my favorites! It feels like an English pub and the owners work the bar nightly. Wonderful fireplace and multiple types of seating areas to enjoy the brews.
This is a charming beer garden with a large selection of local brews.
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Boxcar Beer and Wine Garden
201 SE Depot AveThis is a charming beer garden with a large selection of local brews.
Culture
The Harn Museum is worth a visit. It is FREE to the public. Loaded with a variety of artwork, from ancient to modern, and even has a Monet!
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Harn Museum of Art
3259 Hull RdThe Harn Museum is worth a visit. It is FREE to the public. Loaded with a variety of artwork, from ancient to modern, and even has a Monet!
Celebrations Pointe has high-quality theaters, restaurants, and shops. Close to Bass Pro.
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Celebration Pointe
4949 Celebration Pointe AveCelebrations Pointe has high-quality theaters, restaurants, and shops. Close to Bass Pro.
The Hippodrome Theater is a local's favorite for culture and the arts.
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The Hippodrome State Theatre
25 SE 2nd PlThe Hippodrome Theater is a local's favorite for culture and the arts.
A gathering place for music, culture, festivals, and local entertainment.
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Bo Diddley Plaza
111 E University AveA gathering place for music, culture, festivals, and local entertainment.
Gainesville Fine Arts Association
1314 S Main StIf you want to check out some local art, this is a lovely gallery.
Fun way to spend a few hours. Be sure to pay the extra to see the butterfly garden - worth it!
Florida Museum of Natural History-Exhibits
Fun way to spend a few hours. Be sure to pay the extra to see the butterfly garden - worth it!