Guidebook for Gainesville
Food Scene
The Top
30 North Main StreetMark's Prime Steakhouse
201 SE 2nd AveQuirky stop featuring thin-crust pies & calzones, plus outdoor seating in a van or on an arty patio. CASH ONLY SPOT!
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Satchel's Pizza
1800 NE 23rd Ave Quirky stop featuring thin-crust pies & calzones, plus outdoor seating in a van or on an arty patio. CASH ONLY SPOT!
Sonny's BBQ
2700 NE Waldo RdSonic Drive-In
2162 NW 39th AveDavid's Real Pit BBQ
521 NE 23rd AveWorker-owned co-op serving locally sourced eclectic fare with veggie options in a comfy space. Cash Only Spot.
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Civilization
1511 NW 2nd St Worker-owned co-op serving locally sourced eclectic fare with veggie options in a comfy space. Cash Only Spot.
This place has elevated sandwiches & salads in a vintage-chic pub with outdoor seating & a gourmet market.
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Public & General Restaurant
1000 NE 16th AveThis place has elevated sandwiches & salads in a vintage-chic pub with outdoor seating & a gourmet market.
The Clock Restaurant station
Entertainment & Activities
Gainsville Raceway
11211 N County Road 225Lots to do at celebration pointe, shopping, movies, dinning etc.
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Celebration Pointe
4949 Celebration Pointe AveLots to do at celebration pointe, shopping, movies, dinning etc.
Since a lot of our guests come to town to enjoy a good football game or two, here is the address to the stadium.
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Ben Hill Griffin Stadium station
Since a lot of our guests come to town to enjoy a good football game or two, here is the address to the stadium.
Shopping
Oaks Mall station
Lots of scattered stores in the Butler West and Butler North areas of town. You will find everything you need here and then some.
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Butler Plaza
3710 SW Archer RdLots of scattered stores in the Butler West and Butler North areas of town. You will find everything you need here and then some.
Parks & Nature
Devils Mill Hopper
You MUST visit our nearest attraction apart from the racetrack. You may even get to pet a baby tiger! Family owned and right down the road. Call ahead for reservations.
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Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation
County Road 225You MUST visit our nearest attraction apart from the racetrack. You may even get to pet a baby tiger! Family owned and right down the road. Call ahead for reservations.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you want to get away from the college crowd this sophisticated bar is the place for you. Great cocktail options and professional staff.
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Fluid Lounge
140 SW 128th StIf you want to get away from the college crowd this sophisticated bar is the place for you. Great cocktail options and professional staff.
Gotta go sing your heart out at this dueling piano bar. Always a great time and the drinks aren't bad either.
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Rockeys Dueling Piano Bar
112 S Main StGotta go sing your heart out at this dueling piano bar. Always a great time and the drinks aren't bad either.
Really neat place FULL of arcade games like pinball and pac man. Multi-level bar.
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Arcade Bar
6 E University AveReally neat place FULL of arcade games like pinball and pac man. Multi-level bar.
Arts & Culture
Incredible and interactive displays. You must also check out the butterfly exhibit.
Harn Museum station
Incredible and interactive displays. You must also check out the butterfly exhibit.
Essentials
Publix Super Market At University Village Market
203 NW 13th StWalmart Supercenter
1800 NE 12th Ave