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Gainesville Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | May 2026
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Gainesville? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
3.4
5.0/51 Review
Depot Park
3.4
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Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
3.4
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Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
3.2
4.5/52 Review
Flip Factory Zone
3.2
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Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
3.1
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Escapology Escape Rooms Gainesville
3.1
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Gainesville, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Gainesville dishes and foodie spots.
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Grill Fresh 17th Street Kitchen
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Western cuisine
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Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company
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Japanese cuisine
Avg. €25/person
Gainesville Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Popular Types of Attractions in Gainesville
Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Science & technology museums | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Historical attractions | Sightseeing tours | Boat tour | Night view | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage | Outdoor activities | Shooting | Cycling | Parks | Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in Gainesville
Marston Science Library | Department of Microbiology and Cell Science | Gainesville Parks & Recreation | Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History | Matheson History Museum | UF Organic Gardens Cooperative | Possum Creek Park | Albert "Ray" Massey (Westside) Playground | San Felasco Park | Windsor Hall | Gainesville Solar Walk | Northside Park | Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park | Dayspring Missionary Baptist Church | Depot Park | Harn Museum of Art | Reitz Union North Lawn | GFAA Gallery - Gainesville Fine Arts Association | Mount Carmel Baptist Church | Alfred A. McKethan Stadium
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Popular Restaurants in Gainesville
La Tienda | Liquid Ginger | Adam's Rib Co. | Mark's Prime Steakhouse | Humble Wood Fire | Grill Fresh 17th Street Kitchen | Peach Valley Cafe | Momoyaki | Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company | Amelia's Italian Cuisine | Crafty Bastards Restaurant | Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille | LongHorn Steakhouse | The TOP | Las Margaritas | Flaco's Cuban Bakery | Yamato Japanese Restaurant | BENTO Gainesville Newberry | Sonny's BBQ | Mi Apa Latin Cafe Gainsville | Flaco's Cuban Bakery | Yamato Japanese Restaurant | BENTO Gainesville Newberry | Beque Holic | Taste of Saigon II | Chuy's | Blue Gill | Maude's Cafe | Loosey's Downtown Gainesville | Country Foodly
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