Katie’s Guidebook to Gainesville
Food scene
Great coffee shop that's walking distance from the house. If you need a place to study or work they have numerous seating options available inside and outside. They have a food truck that has vegan options and an awesome store in the back with vintage clothing and artwork from local artists.
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Curia On The Drag
2029 NW 6th StGreat coffee shop that's walking distance from the house. If you need a place to study or work they have numerous seating options available inside and outside. They have a food truck that has vegan options and an awesome store in the back with vintage clothing and artwork from local artists.
Locally owned grocery store that's walking distance from the house. Great prices on produce and locally sourced products available as well.
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Ward's Supermarket
515 NW 23rd AveLocally owned grocery store that's walking distance from the house. Great prices on produce and locally sourced products available as well.
The best sushi restaurant in Gainesville. I recommend sitting at the sushi bar and let the chef's decide for you. If you love sushi you will absolutely love this place. Great cocktails as well!
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Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company
201 SE 2nd AveThe best sushi restaurant in Gainesville. I recommend sitting at the sushi bar and let the chef's decide for you. If you love sushi you will absolutely love this place. Great cocktails as well!
Local's favorite for great subs and walking distance from the house - also has a bar in the back with local beer options on tap. CASH ONLY but has an ATM.
Hogan's
2327 NW 13th StLocal's favorite for great subs and walking distance from the house - also has a bar in the back with local beer options on tap. CASH ONLY but has an ATM.
Local's favorite pizza place with unique decor. Cash only but there is an ATM on site.
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Satchel's Pizza
1800 NE 23rd AveLocal's favorite pizza place with unique decor. Cash only but there is an ATM on site.
Great place for families and large groups. The food park has a variety of restaurants and a large outdoor space with a small playground. The food park has - Opus Coffee, Satch Squared Pizza and waffles, Sublime tacos and Humble wood bagels.
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4th Ave Food Park
409 SW 4th AveGreat place for families and large groups. The food park has a variety of restaurants and a large outdoor space with a small playground. The food park has - Opus Coffee, Satch Squared Pizza and waffles, Sublime tacos and Humble wood bagels.
El Indio
407 NW 13th StLocal favorite for drive-thru tacos and burritos.
Great place if you enjoy sitting outside and sipping on a good glass of wine, small plates available as well.
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superette wine + provisions
1511 NW 2nd StGreat place if you enjoy sitting outside and sipping on a good glass of wine, small plates available as well.
The Top
30 North Main StreetHip restaurant with great drinks and food.
Swamp Head Brewery
3650 SW 42nd AveLocal brewery with a large outdoor space.
Local brewery located near the house. Great beer selection with a large outdoor space. Usually has live music and a food truck.
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Cypress & Grove Brewing Company
1001 NW 4th StLocal brewery located near the house. Great beer selection with a large outdoor space. Usually has live music and a food truck.
Hip restaurant with great food. This place gets packed so expect to wait on your food if it looks crowded. If you're not starving then it's worth the wait.
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Afternoon
231 NW 10th AveHip restaurant with great food. This place gets packed so expect to wait on your food if it looks crowded. If you're not starving then it's worth the wait.
Great brewery located near Depot Park with a large outdoor space.
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First Magnitude Brewing Company
1220 SE Veitch StGreat brewery located near Depot Park with a large outdoor space.
Hip bar with beautiful decor and a fun vibe. Delicious cocktails and tasty snacks!
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Cry Baby’s
1 W University AveHip bar with beautiful decor and a fun vibe. Delicious cocktails and tasty snacks!
The food here is great! It doesn't look like much but they literally nail everything on their menu. Highly recommend if you're looking for a bar with delicious food.
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Loosey's Downtown Gainesville
120 SW 1st AveThe food here is great! It doesn't look like much but they literally nail everything on their menu. Highly recommend if you're looking for a bar with delicious food.
No frills delicious cuban food restaurant. Outdoor seating only.
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Flaco's Cuban Bakery
200 W University AveNo frills delicious cuban food restaurant. Outdoor seating only.
Germain's Chicken Sandwiches
AMAZING fried chicken sandwiches!
Sightseeing
Scenic park that has great walking paths. This park is great for photographers, walkers or runners. You can expect to see an array of different birds throughout the year and gators during the summer.
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Sweetwater Wetlands Park
325 SE Williston RdScenic park that has great walking paths. This park is great for photographers, walkers or runners. You can expect to see an array of different birds throughout the year and gators during the summer.
Scenic 14 mile paved bike trail that starts in Gainesville and ends in the city Hawthorne.
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Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail
Gainesville-Hawthorne State TrailScenic 14 mile paved bike trail that starts in Gainesville and ends in the city Hawthorne.
Beautiful walking trail that goes through Paynes Prairie. Highly recommend for those who want to see wildlife or a beautiful sunset.
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La Chua Trailhead
4270 SE 15th StBeautiful walking trail that goes through Paynes Prairie. Highly recommend for those who want to see wildlife or a beautiful sunset.
Beautiful sinkhole turned into a great hiking spot.
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Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
4732 Millhopper RdBeautiful sinkhole turned into a great hiking spot.
Great hiking trail that leads to an overlook of the prairie, likely to see different kinds of birds on this trail.
Bolen Bluff Trail
Bolen Bluff TrailGreat hiking trail that leads to an overlook of the prairie, likely to see different kinds of birds on this trail.
Beautiful lake on the University of Florida campus. During the Summer it's a great place to see alligators.
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Lake Alice
Beautiful lake on the University of Florida campus. During the Summer it's a great place to see alligators.
If you enjoy wildlife this is a great place to visit. Thousands of bats come out of the houses at dusk, it's a must see for cool experiences.
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UF Bat Houses
Museum RoadIf you enjoy wildlife this is a great place to visit. Thousands of bats come out of the houses at dusk, it's a must see for cool experiences.
Newnans Lake Conservation Area
8635 NE 69th AveGorgeous lake with short walking trails scattered around it.
Nearby park for outdoor activities.
Great park for families or those who enjoy walking and running in the shade. Westside park has a large playground for kids, basketball courts, racket ball courts, baseball fields and in the summer Westside pool.
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Westside Park
3100-3346 NW 8th AveGreat park for families or those who enjoy walking and running in the shade. Westside park has a large playground for kids, basketball courts, racket ball courts, baseball fields and in the summer Westside pool.
Highly recommend! Beautiful new park located 3 miles from the house. This park is great for anyone visiting town. The park has a large playground for kids, a pizza food truck, a burger joint and a bar. There's a paved path for walkers, cyclists or rollerbladers.
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Depot Park
874 SE 4 StHighly recommend! Beautiful new park located 3 miles from the house. This park is great for anyone visiting town. The park has a large playground for kids, a pizza food truck, a burger joint and a bar. There's a paved path for walkers, cyclists or rollerbladers.
Located about 40 minutes away from Gainesville down a dirt road. This sanctuary farm is a unique and fun experience for anyone who enjoys animals. Please check online for days and time that they're open, it changes frequently.
Rooterville Animal Sanctuary
1208 County Road 315Located about 40 minutes away from Gainesville down a dirt road. This sanctuary farm is a unique and fun experience for anyone who enjoys animals. Please check online for days and time that they're open, it changes frequently.
Bo Diddley Plaza
111 E University AveOutdoor plaza that often has live music and food.
Unique plant store
If you LOVE house plants then this is a little slice of heaven. Immaculately decorated with unique plants, pots and delicious wine.
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Serpentine Plants + Provisions
209 NW 10th AveIf you LOVE house plants then this is a little slice of heaven. Immaculately decorated with unique plants, pots and delicious wine.