ide Park, Alfred A. Ring Park
- Head to Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Parkto hike the nature trails, take in the beautiful views and descend the 132-steps into a sinkhole
- Be Zookeeper for a day and learn what it takes to care for the animals at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
- Watch the bats fly out from the UF bat house at sunset
- Dive off of one of Westside Park’s high diving boards
- Let the kids cool down at the Alachua Splash Park
- Explore the woods and pathways around Lake Alice and look for gators
- Go hunting for antiques at the Antique City Mall in Micanopy
- Walk the two-mile Tortoise Reserve Trail in Oakmont neighborhood
- Run stadiums and try to conquer Gator Mountain at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
- Take a tour of the historic Thomas Center hotel
- Visit the film site in Micanopy where parts of the 1991 movie “Doc Hollywood” was filmed
- Take a picture with Albert and Alberta outside of the Emerson Alumni Hall
- Visit Dudley Farms and experience the evolution of Florida farming
- Explore the live butterfly exhibit at the Florida Museum of Natural History
- Grab a unique cocktail from one of Sidecar’s mixologists
- Celebrate Murcia’s independence at “The Largest Small-Town Fireworks Display in America” in Alachua
- Visit Tipple’s Brews and fill up a growler with any of their specialty beers or selection of local brews
- Star gaze at the Samta Fe College Kika Silva Pla Planetarium
- Go paddle boating at Lake Wauburg
- Take the 352walls Walk tour of Greater Gainesville’s public murals and maybe even catch a muralist in action
- Bring the pups for a walk among the lush exhibits at the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
- Join the Rowdy Reptiles for a men’s or women’s University of Florida basketball game
- Enjoy a leisurely boat ride on Newnan’s Lake
- Enjoy an afternoon of archery lessons at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex
- Take photographs of alligators, buffalo, wild horses and more strolling along La Chua Trail
- Relax and unwind on a Wine Trail at Gainesville’s Bluefield Estate Winery
- Tour Innovation Square to gain inspiration from Gainesville’s young entrepreneurs
- Take in the live music performances at Bo Diddley Community Plaza on “Free Fridays”
- Check out the rare book sections of George A. Smathers Library
- See the 34th Street Wall, the popular 1,120-foot wall of graffiti with over 250 layers of paint
- Learn about the history of toilets, Gatorade and Mothers of Inventions at the Cade Museum
- Let the Gator Growl! Attend the largest, annual, student-run pep rally in the nation –– with past performers like Robin Williams, Kevin Hart, Snoop Dogg and more
- Break out the fishing rod and catch bream and largemouth bass at Waldo’s Lake Alto Park
- Sway and sing to “We are the Boys” followed by Gainesville Native Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down”at a UF Football Game
- Celebrate one of Greater Gainesville’s favorite fruits at the
- Sign up for a Gainesville Health & Fitness class for the ultimate total body workout
- Enjoy an evening of food truck cuisine at the original food truck rally at High Dive
- Dive into “the world’s favorite freshwater dive” where the clear-water and startling natural beauty entranced Jacques Cousteau at Ginnie Springs
- Shoot for a new drag racing record at the Gainesville Raceway
- Stifle those screams and find the way through the Newberry Cornfield Halloween Maze (avoid zombies and chainsaw–massacrers at all costs)
- Stroll through the picturesque, historic Duck Pond of downtown Gainesville
- Grab a freshly-baked croissant at Uppercrust Productions
- Find a great craft cocktail and better company at Gainesville’s newest establishment, Kin
- Enjoy a local theatre performance at the Gainesville Community Playhouse
- Indulge a homemade chocolate delight from Thornebrook Chocolates
- Kayak or canoe down the Santa Fe River
- Choose your favorite in season oysters at Prime and Pearl Restaurant.
- Scour for some great thrift finds at Plato’s Closet, Sandy’s Savvy Chic Resale Boutique, and Urban Thread
- Spend an afternoon at the Retirement Home for Horses at Mill Creek Farm
- Bring a basket full of snacks and a cozy blanket for a relaxing picnic on the shady greens of the Plaza of the Americas
- Top off an evening with a Maple Bacon cookie from Midnight Cookies
- Go tubing on the Ichetucknee River
- Get your morning workout on at the San Felasco Park trails
- Spend Saturday morning exploring fresh produce, flowers and artisanal goodies at the Haile Village Farmers Market
- Spend a Friday night cheering on the Gator baseball team at the Condron Family Ballpark
- Delight in delicious sushi downtown at Dragonfly
- Visit the site of the Battle of Gainesville at the Matheson History Museum
- Take your children to play at Depot Park
- Try to spot Growler, the resident alligator, at The Wetlands at Swamp Head Brewery
- Take a scenic drive down the beautiful Millhopper Road
- Challenge the locals to a friendly game of one-on-one at Westside Park’s outdoor basketball courts
- Take in “A Tuna Christmas”at the Hippodrome — a local holiday favorite
- Explore the Historic Haile Homestead, incorporated in 1854
- Take the day to relax and shop your heart out at Butler Town Center
- Put on your dunce caps and armor and join the jesters at the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
- Browse the streets of downtown at Gainesville’s Annual Downtown Festival and Arts Show
- Indulge in the ultimate bread and breakfast experience at Sweetwater Branch Inn
- Indulge in a late-night Cuban sandwich at Flaco’s Cuban Bakery
- Book a tee time at Ironwood Golf Course for a day on the greens
- Jog along the Solar Walk on NW 8th Street
- Spend the afternoon sampling over 300 local, regional and national beers at the Hogtown Craft Beer Festival
- Grab a photo with the head ball coach (HBC) Steve Spurrier at Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille
- Revisit your golden college years and do a Midtown Pub Crawl
- Visit the almost hidden gardens on the University of Florida campus
- Drive, drop and dink in a game of Pickleball at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center
- Meditate at the Baughman Center
- Watch a movie in a recliner with a glass of wine at the Regal Cinemas 10 & RPX at Celebration Pointe
- Explore Carson Springs, a non-profit animal rescue with over 75 animals from 28 different species
- Catch a local band playing at Heartwood Soundstage.
- Form a team of your most fearless friends and conquer the annual Savage Race, with obstacles, mud, fire and barbed wire
- Go scuba diving or snorkeling in the underground spring at Devil’s Den Spring in Williston
- Rock and roll all night and party every day at the annual The Fest Music Festival
- Visit the homestead of “The Yearling” author, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
- Head to the Ecopassage Observation Boardwalk or park along US 441 to watch the sunrise over Paynes Prairie
- Pick up some local art at the annual Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival
- Join the Crossfit craze at B3 Gym
- Roller skate, rock climb and go-cart the day away at Skate Station Funworks
- Take in a show from Gainesville’s own Gainesville Chamber Orchestra
- Play some old school pinball or Brewskee ball, AKA Skee-Ball, for free every Wednesday at The Arcade Bar
- Go let the dogs out at Lebowski’s Pup Pub, an off-leash dog bar with food, drinks and events
- Don your orange and blue best and hit the town with Gator Stompin’, the world’s largest pub crawl
- Grub out on some barbecue, then shop for local produce and other goods at Pearl’s Country Store & Barbecue in Micanopy
- Glimpse into the past at the Living History Farm at Morningside Nature Center, where reenactors depict the daily life of a Florida family from the mid to late 1800s
- Take a fashionable trip back in time at Winters Past in Micanopy, and try on vintage clothing from the 1920s-80s
- Sift through colorful vintage fabrics and work on projects or homework by day, then mingle with friends over a beer or glass of wine by night at How Bazar
- Novice or expert, wheel the bikes out for a ride along San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park’s 30 miles of single-track trails
- Cycle the 6th Street Rail Trail or Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail and finish with a refreshing drink at First Magnitude Brewing Company
- Go on a self-guided art tour of public art in downtown Gainesville or High Springs, hunting for murals and popping in galleries and museums along the way
- Dress up for dressage, jumps and races at the Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center
- Browse the historic district in downtown Newberry, fueling your walk with Joel’s Coffeehouse, making a stop at Sycamore Lane Vintage Market and having lunch at Farmhouse 1906
