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4 Things To Make the Weekend Fun in Gainesville
By Jared Hart
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Gainesville is notorious for being a boisterous college town home to thousands of intelligent brains and innovative minds of students. Whether you live in Gainesville or are here for the weekend visiting, there are endless attractions and things to do around town. Deciding how to spend your time can be quite agonizing, but checking out these top attractions is sure to aide in deciding where and what to do.
Here the top 4 things to do in Gainesville on the weekend:
1. Visit Payne’s Prairie Preserve
Being Florida’s first preserve park and notoriously known for its stargazing exhibits, this beautiful place is only 10 miles south of Gainesville. Plant and animal life is very abundant here as visitors typically encounter animals such as horses, alligators, and bison while exploring the area. This park also features 8 miles of trails which is good for a leisurely walk or a nice bike ride.
2. See a show at the Hippodrome Theatre
Located in Downtown Gainesville just minutes from the UF campus, this cultural magnet was founded in 1973 and hosts many shows involving American and Southern works. This theater uses professional actors showcasing Broadway and off-Broadway productions and films. Shows are abundant on weekends and there’s always something interesting to be seen. You can buy tickets online at their website or at the box office there. After the show, eat at one of many excellent restaurants nearby!
3. Explore UF Campus
If you haven’t seen the University of Florida campus, then this is the perfect opportunity to experience what a real college campus is all about. There are many things to see on campus including the Art Museum, Ben Hill Griffin Football Stadium, Reitz Union, and Century Tower. The UF campus has a very rich history whether it’s the buildings or the nationally-recognized football stadium holding almost 100,000 rowdy people on game days.
4. Take a trip to Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
This 62 acre garden is home to many species of plants and animals. The one mile pathway allows visitors to glimpse at the wide assembly of gardens. The gardens here focus on plants such as roses, cycads, herbs and camellias. Due to the endless amount of plants here, you are sure to see many butterflies and hummingbirds roaming the area. The best time to come here is during the summer months.
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