Food scene
Great food, wine and beer. Only blocks from the house. Inside and outside seating
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Public & General Restaurant
1000 NE 16th AveGreat food, wine and beer. Only blocks from the house. Inside and outside seating
A family fave! 4th Ave Food Park is a fun, eclectic group of restaurants. Opus Airstream, Satch^2, Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage, Sublime Tacos, Feliz Ice Cream, BakerBaker, and Humblewood Fire (Bagels) all located in one spot with plenty of cozy outdoor seating.
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4th Ave Food Park
409 SW 4th AveA family fave! 4th Ave Food Park is a fun, eclectic group of restaurants. Opus Airstream, Satch^2, Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage, Sublime Tacos, Feliz Ice Cream, BakerBaker, and Humblewood Fire (Bagels) all located in one spot with plenty of cozy outdoor seating.
Satchel's is an iconic Gainesville staple for pizza. Their fresh ingredients and vegan options make it a great option for anyone. You can also check out Lightning Salvage (onsite, see other listing).
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Satchel's Pizza
1800 NE 23rd AveSatchel's is an iconic Gainesville staple for pizza. Their fresh ingredients and vegan options make it a great option for anyone. You can also check out Lightning Salvage (onsite, see other listing).
Neighborhoods
A charmingly preserved slice of Old Florida, the historic Duckpond is a popular neighborhood for families and young professionals. Architecturally, the neighborhood features a variety of colonial historic style homes and Victorians.
Old Florida charm, walkability, peace and quiet, and proximity to downtown are just a few of the qualities that make the Duckpond a desirable place to live. Lovingly maintained homes are situated along cozy streets shaded by live oaks.
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Duckpond
A charmingly preserved slice of Old Florida, the historic Duckpond is a popular neighborhood for families and young professionals. Architecturally, the neighborhood features a variety of colonial historic style homes and Victorians.
Old Florida charm, walkability, peace and quiet, and proximity to downtown are just a few of the qualities that make the Duckpond a desirable place to live. Lovingly maintained homes are situated along cozy streets shaded by live oaks.
Sightseeing
Beautiful downtown park built on site on the old train depot. There is a large playground and splash pad for kids. Paved walking paths. There is a general store, restaurants and a beer garden.
Lots of green grass to have a picnic or do yoga.
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Depot Park
874 SE 4 StBeautiful downtown park built on site on the old train depot. There is a large playground and splash pad for kids. Paved walking paths. There is a general store, restaurants and a beer garden.
Lots of green grass to have a picnic or do yoga.
Beautiful 68-acre botanical gardens. We have a great time going there to just walk around and take in the gardens. There is an amazing children's playground for a kid's break. Our kids also love the walking labyrinth.
If you play Pokemon Go, there are a bunch of Pokestops and Gyms there.
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Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
4700 Southwest 58th DriveBeautiful 68-acre botanical gardens. We have a great time going there to just walk around and take in the gardens. There is an amazing children's playground for a kid's break. Our kids also love the walking labyrinth.
If you play Pokemon Go, there are a bunch of Pokestops and Gyms there.
Breweries
Local brewery with live music. In addition to their drafts, they typically have craft soda and kombucha. Family friendly environment.
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Cypress & Grove Brewing Company
1001 NW 4th StLocal brewery with live music. In addition to their drafts, they typically have craft soda and kombucha. Family friendly environment.
My favorite brewery in Gainesville. Indoor and outdoor seating. They typically have a food truck on site. The have beer, wine, cider, craft sodas and kombucha.
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First Magnitude Brewing Company
1220 SE Veitch StMy favorite brewery in Gainesville. Indoor and outdoor seating. They typically have a food truck on site. The have beer, wine, cider, craft sodas and kombucha.
Entertainment
Local axe-throwing experience. Never done it before? Don't worry, they provide you an ax-pert to walk you through Step by step. That's my 9 year old son getting a bull's eye on his first visit.
The Hatchetbury
213 Northwest 8th AvenueLocal axe-throwing experience. Never done it before? Don't worry, they provide you an ax-pert to walk you through Step by step. That's my 9 year old son getting a bull's eye on his first visit.
Historic US Post Office turned playhouse. The Hipp features a theatre and a cinema. Advanced reservations are recommended.
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The Hippodrome State Theatre
25 SE 2nd PlHistoric US Post Office turned playhouse. The Hipp features a theatre and a cinema. Advanced reservations are recommended.
Adult bar with cocktails and beer. They have dozens of old school pinball machines and arcade games. It's actually 2 locations on 2 different streets that are connected by an interior hallway.
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Arcade Bar
6 E University AveAdult bar with cocktails and beer. They have dozens of old school pinball machines and arcade games. It's actually 2 locations on 2 different streets that are connected by an interior hallway.
City/town information
The historic town of Micanopy is a short 20 minute drive from Gainesville. Micanopy was founded in 1821 and is a registered Florida Heritage Landmark. In addition to the beautiful homes and buildings, Micanopy also has many antique stores, restaurants and an ice cream shop.
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Micanopy
The historic town of Micanopy is a short 20 minute drive from Gainesville. Micanopy was founded in 1821 and is a registered Florida Heritage Landmark. In addition to the beautiful homes and buildings, Micanopy also has many antique stores, restaurants and an ice cream shop.
Grocery
An amazing organic supermarket. Find a lot of unique and fresh grocery items. Very affordable.
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Ward's Supermarket
515 NW 23rd AveAn amazing organic supermarket. Find a lot of unique and fresh grocery items. Very affordable.
ALDI
3773 NW 13th StVery large selection of groceries including a warm food bar and desserts.
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Whole Foods Market
3490 SW Archer RdVery large selection of groceries including a warm food bar and desserts.
Local favorite grocery chain. Try to cookie butter! (or don't, it's addiciting)
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Trader Joe's
3724 SW Archer RdLocal favorite grocery chain. Try to cookie butter! (or don't, it's addiciting)
Publix Super Market at Gainesville Shopping Center
1302 N Main StClosest Publix