Guidebook for Gainesville
Food Scene
East End Eatery
1202 NE 8th Ave Good brunch/lunch. Board game selection
Excellent beer and wine selection. Well known for Tuesday Beer & Burger nights, small plates, charcuterie selection. Patio seating. Live music, Sunday brunch
61 locals recommend
Public & General Restaurant
1000 NE 16th AveExcellent beer and wine selection. Well known for Tuesday Beer & Burger nights, small plates, charcuterie selection. Patio seating. Live music, Sunday brunch
Vine Sourdough Bakery
627 N Main StPastries/Coffee
Afternoon
231 NW 10th AveQuirky pizza place known for its recycled decor. Music venue. Cash only
135 locals recommend
Satchel's Pizza
1800 NE 23rd AveQuirky pizza place known for its recycled decor. Music venue. Cash only
Daybreak Pleasant Street
308 NW 5th AveDrinks & Nightlife
Cypress & Grove Brewing Company
1001 NW 4th StBrewery featuring food trucks and live music
Family friendly brewery often hosts events. Board games, jenga, and corn hole. Food trucks
82 locals recommend
First Magnitude Brewing Company
1220 SE Veitch StFamily friendly brewery often hosts events. Board games, jenga, and corn hole. Food trucks
Swamp Head Brewery
3650 SW 42nd AveBar in converted train station adjoining Depot Park featuring live music and food trucks
9 locals recommend
Boxcar Beer and Wine Garden
201 SE Depot AveBar in converted train station adjoining Depot Park featuring live music and food trucks
Heartwood Soundstage
619 S Main StDowntown Wine and Cheese
113 N Main StWine and cheese bar offering tastings and classes
Parks & Nature
Large park with paved walking trails around central pond. Features expansive children's play area including splash pad
115 locals recommend
Depot Park
874 SE 4 StLarge park with paved walking trails around central pond. Features expansive children's play area including splash pad
Roper Park
401 NE 2 StChildren's play area within walking distance
Northeast Park station
Park within walking distance
Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail
Gainesville-Hawthorne State TrailPaved bike path from Gainesville to neighboring Hawthorne
La Chua Trail
La Chua TrailExcellent gator spotting and birding trail
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
325 SE Williston RdHistoric site of the city's original water source. Adjacent to Gainesville- Hawthorne Trail
Boulware Springs Nature Park station
Historic site of the city's original water source. Adjacent to Gainesville- Hawthorne Trail
Arts & Culture
Matheson History Museum
513 E University AveSmall museum featuring Florida and Gainesville history
Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention
811 S Main StFlorida Museum of Natural History
3215 Hull RdAmazing butterfly garden
Harn Museum of Art
3259 Hull RdDonation based art museum. Lovely Asian wing
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre
3501 S Main StIntimate theater with live productions
Live theater performances and cinema showing independent films
97 locals recommend
The Hippodrome State Theatre
25 SE 2nd PlLive theater performances and cinema showing independent films
This historic gallery features rotating exhibits of works by local & regional artists. Gardens
18 locals recommend
Thomas Center
302 NE 6 AveThis historic gallery features rotating exhibits of works by local & regional artists. Gardens
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Gainesville Shopping Center
1302 N Main StClosest Publix
Ward's Supermarket
515 NW 23rd AveLocally owned grocery store
Entertainment & Activities
Dwight H Hunter "Northeast" Pool
1100 Northeast 14th Street