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Best Things To Do in Gainesville
Events, food, attractions, beaches, parks and movie showtimes around Gainesville in one practical local guide.
Pick the Plan First
Start from the kind of day you want, then jump into the live feed or guide section that fits.
Best Live Picks in Gainesville
Events are the moving part of the plan, so they stay near the top.
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SEP 5
Florida Gators Football vs. Florida Atlantic University Owls Football
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SEP 12
Florida Gators Football vs. Campbell University Football
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SEP 26
Florida Gators Football vs. Ole Miss Rebels Football
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OCT 9
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OCT 10
Florida Gators Football vs. Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Football
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OCT 22
GAINESVILLE (UNOFFICIAL) PRE-FEST #8
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NOV 7
Florida Gators Football vs. Oklahoma Sooners Football
Top Attractions in Gainesville
Visitor-friendly places to anchor a day before dinner, tickets or showtimes.
Indoor
Matheson History Museum
Matheson History Museum in Gainesville presents Alachua County history, historic buildings, archives, exhibitions and programs near downtown Gainesville.
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Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention
Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention is a Gainesville science and invention museum with hands-on exhibits, maker programs and family learning spaces.
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Mixed
Baughman Center
Baughman Center at the University of Florida is a lakeside architectural landmark used for performances, ceremonies and quiet campus visits in Gainesville.
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Indoor
Harn Museum of Art
Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida presents global art collections, exhibitions, gardens and cultural programming in Gainesville.
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Hawthorne Historical Museum and Cultural Center
Hawthorne Historical Museum and Cultural Center shares local railroad, community, school and regional history in a small North Central Florida museum setting.
View guideBest Outdoor Ideas Near Gainesville
Beach, park and fresh-air options for daytime plans or backup routes.
Park
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Sweetwater Wetlands Park is a park in Gainesville for walking and outdoor time.
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Park
Lake Alice Conservation Area
Lake Alice Conservation Area is a nature preserve in Gainesville for nature and walking.
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Park
Morningside Nature Center
Morningside Nature Center is a nature preserve in Gainesville for nature and walking.
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Westside Recreation Center
Westside Recreation Center is a park in Gainesville for walking and outdoor time.
View guideMovie Night Near Gainesville
Useful as the low-friction evening plan when weather, timing or tickets change.