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Gainesville Attractions: Places to Visit in Gainesville
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The Hippodrome State Theatre is the architectural centerpiece of Gainesville's Historic downtown and is listed on the...
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The Hippodrome State Theatre is the architectural centerpiece of Gainesville's Historic downtown and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The main stage theatre features the work of award-winning thespians and presents some of the best theatre in the country. The Hippodrome also houses a visual arts gallery, a cinema featuring first run artistic and foreign films, and a full service bar.
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The Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art builds and maintains art collections and produces many exhibitions and educational programs for visitors to enjoy. It is a part of the University...
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The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo houses 70 species, and 250 individual animals in its collection, including white handed...
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The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo houses 70 species, and 250 individual animals in its collection, including white handed gibbons, red ruffed lemurs, ocelots, bald eagles, Galapagos tortoises, African grey parrots, and Matschie’s tree kangaroo. Days Open: Monday - Sunday 9am – 2pm. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is Gainesville’s community zoo and the training facility for the Zoo Animal Technology Program. Situated on 10 forested acres, students in the Zoo Animal Technology Program provide daily care for the animals as well as tours of the zoo grounds. The personalized tours are designed to give visitors a more educational and enjoyable experience and to give zoo students more experience working with guests.
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Enjoy a delightful visit to The Thomas Center. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building is a...
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Enjoy a delightful visit to The Thomas Center. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building is a beautifully restored Mediterranean Revival-style hotel. Stroll through the lovely gardens and view the art in the two galleries. You can experience the past through the 1920’s period rooms and local history exhibits. Listen to the interesting history of the property and the Thomas Family with a free cell phone tour.
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A scenic hiking trail that runs continuously from the Big Cypress Swamp in Southwest Florida to the Panhandle west of...
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A scenic hiking trail that runs continuously from the Big Cypress Swamp in Southwest Florida to the Panhandle west of Tallahassee.
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In 1854 the Haile family, from South Carolina, established a 1500 acre Sea Island cotton plantation. The 6,200 sq ft home was...
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In 1854 the Haile family, from South Carolina, established a 1500 acre Sea Island cotton plantation. The 6,200 sq ft home was the site of house parties attended by Gainesville’s finest citizens. The Hailes had an unusual habit of writing on the walls. See the "Talking Walls," over 12,500 words written by family and friends in every room. Exhibit on the enslaved builders. On National Register.
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"I have visited many butterfly gardens all over and this one is the best by far. It is in the natural history museum so plan on several hours if you want to see everything. We spent 3 hours in the garden alone. This is a must see if you are in the Gainesville,Florida area."
"If you are not irrationally terrified of bats this will provide you a fascinating experience. As the Sun sets the bats emerge from this specially constructed bat habitat on the University of Florida campus.
Though bats are often reviled, these bats are harmless to human, but not to insects. Their..." nightly flights are for feeding on the many insects that come out in the evening. Bats perform a valuable function in holding down insect populations.
It is fascinating to be relatively close to the bats as they emerge by the hundreds. It is not a sight you are likely to see in many other places.
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"The University of Florida was fortunate to be funded for the study of various species of butterflies. They developed an academic program, but even better, they shared it with the public.
The enclosed garden of beautifully landscaped plants, streams, and waterfalls contains free flying butterflie..."s of many species with hundreds of colors and shapes. A stroll through the garden will allow you to marvel at the gorgeous variety of nature. It might even afford you a close up look as one of specimens lands on your arm for a brief rest.
It is a very tranquil, relaxing, and informative way to spend some time. It is enjoyable for adults and children. There is a reasonable entry fee. Don't forget to bring your camera.
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