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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 never expected such an amazing exhibit! It was phenomenal. I went when they had exhibits from several different countries like Africa and China. They had such beautiful art with classics like Monet."
"I had one of my best massage and spa experiences at Cloud 9. It is set up with a Roman spa look which I really liked and the massage therapists there are extremely experienced."
"Great trails for walking. Saw deer, alligators, a turkey, lots of beautiful birds. Others saw bison. Relaxing place to unwind after a day. Vistor Center closes early, but the park rangers at the security booth (who take your parking fee) can give you a map and recommendations. It's fun to be th..."ere at dusk and listen to the bullfrogs come alive. Leave these folks an extra couple of dollars (parking is only $4) to support their good work and this beautiful landscape!
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