Gainesville Vacations - Florida

Gainesville>>> 144 miles (230 km) from Tallahassee and 73 miles (117 km) from St Augustine

Gainesville Florida

Gainesville is a university town with a population of approximately 160 000, of whom 45 000 are students. The town offers a mix of old and new to its visitors.

It has 290 historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places reflecting styles typical of Florida from 1880 through the 1920s.  These buildings lie within a 63-square-block area of the city's Northeast Historic District.

The University of Florida has a Art Gallery and Teaching Gallery which is the center of a thriving art community. There are exhibits open to the public all year.

One of of Florida's four carillons is housed in the Century Tower in the center of the university campus.  

Visitors to Gainesville can experience the lifestyle of the early settlers in the region by visiting the living-history farm at Morningside Nature Center. This living-history farm on 278 acres features an 1840 cabin and turn-of-the-century kitchen and barn.

The Florida Museum of Natural History is located in Gainesville and houses a 14-foot tall mammoth skeleton as well as full-sized replica of a limestone cave. The museum has a permanent exhibit dedicated to the peoples who have lived in South Florida since the beginning of man's occupation of the area.

Nearby High Springs, a railroad town of years gone by, lays claim to being Florida’s "friendliest small town".

It captures the charm of a small Southern town and is perfect for vacationers looking for a quiet  break with natural attractions and local history.

Plan on a visit to a crisp, crystal-clear spring.  Enjoy the outdoors in the nearby parks that offer hiking, biking and camping.

Cool off in an inner tube as you drift slowly down the beautiful, lazy Ichetucknee River. 

Getting There & Getting Around

The area has regional airports at Tallahassee, Gainsville and Williston with services provided by AirTran Airways. Amtrak stops at Lake City Station.

  Gainesville vacation highlights :: getting the most from a Gainesville vacation

Photos courtesy of Gainesville/Alachua County Visitors and Convention Bureau

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