Guidebook for Newberry
Food Scene
Sweet, excellent coffee shop just around the corner. Strongly recommend for an excellent cup of java and a great place to chill.
6 locals recommend
The Blend
305 SW 250th StSweet, excellent coffee shop just around the corner. Strongly recommend for an excellent cup of java and a great place to chill.
We recommend the large Sicilian pizza and garlic knots. Locally owned by former NY’er Paul Villaggio who really knows how to rock authentic NY Sicilian pizza (you can friend him on FB). villaggiospizzeria.com, 179 SW 250 St, 352-472-5855.
9 locals recommend
Villaggio Pizzeria
179 SW 250th StWe recommend the large Sicilian pizza and garlic knots. Locally owned by former NY’er Paul Villaggio who really knows how to rock authentic NY Sicilian pizza (you can friend him on FB). villaggiospizzeria.com, 179 SW 250 St, 352-472-5855.
Practically next door to Villagio’s so a perfect dessert after pizza. TFB serves up delicious frozen yogurts, desserts, coffees and hot chocolates.
The Frozen Berry
285 SW 250th StPractically next door to Villagio’s so a perfect dessert after pizza. TFB serves up delicious frozen yogurts, desserts, coffees and hot chocolates.
Think Moe's Southwest burritos, only bigger, better and only a couple of blocks away. We usually walk there. Locally owned, delicious Mexican food, excellent service. See reviews on tripadvisor.com
15 locals recommend
Cilantro Tacos
12921 SW 1st RdThink Moe's Southwest burritos, only bigger, better and only a couple of blocks away. We usually walk there. Locally owned, delicious Mexican food, excellent service. See reviews on tripadvisor.com
Excellent southern barbecue (Bill’s fav are the pork chops, Ann’s the shredded pork sandwich). Locally owned. 102 SW 250th St. 352-354-8100
11 locals recommend
Woodyard Grill
102 Northwest 250th StreetExcellent southern barbecue (Bill’s fav are the pork chops, Ann’s the shredded pork sandwich). Locally owned. 102 SW 250th St. 352-354-8100
Sugar Refined
25345 West Newberry RoadHome-made cupcakes and bakery treats (2 block walk)
25345 W Newberry Rd, 352 472-9895
Sightseeing
The bats are going to be coming out just after sunset. The best time of year is spring and early summer but they normally come out any evening when the temperature is above 65. High winds, rain, or cold will keep them in the house (where you would prefer to be anyway). https://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/index.php/bats/home/
59 locals recommend
UF Bat Houses
Museum RoadThe bats are going to be coming out just after sunset. The best time of year is spring and early summer but they normally come out any evening when the temperature is above 65. High winds, rain, or cold will keep them in the house (where you would prefer to be anyway). https://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/index.php/bats/home/
Parks & Nature
Dudley Farm Historic State Park
18730 W Newberry RdAn old fashioned historic farmhouse and grounds.
Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
7450 NE 60th StCrystal clear spring with camping, swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving available. This is a private park so it's a little expensive but worth considering.
219 locals recommend
Ginnie Springs
7300 Ginnie Springs Road Crystal clear spring with camping, swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving available. This is a private park so it's a little expensive but worth considering.
You can spend the day swimming, snorkeling, and tubing down this amazing river. The water is crystal clear and a constant 72 degrees.
Bring your own float or rent one at one of the many roadside vendors. Get there early in the summer or you may not be able to get in.
179 locals recommend
Ichetucknee Springs State Park - Southern Entrance
U.S. 27 You can spend the day swimming, snorkeling, and tubing down this amazing river. The water is crystal clear and a constant 72 degrees.
Bring your own float or rent one at one of the many roadside vendors. Get there early in the summer or you may not be able to get in.
A great place to spend the day. Take a walk over the historic suspension bridge and follow the trail to the sinkhole where the Santa Fe River disappears underground.
52 locals recommend
O'Leno State Park & River Rise
410 SE Oleno Park Rd A great place to spend the day. Take a walk over the historic suspension bridge and follow the trail to the sinkhole where the Santa Fe River disappears underground.
A real sinkhole in the middle of Gainesville, and a nice walk down, but a gazillion steps coming up!
94 locals recommend
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
4732 Millhopper RdA real sinkhole in the middle of Gainesville, and a nice walk down, but a gazillion steps coming up!
A good place for a picnic and a swim. The water is always 72 degrees and crystal clear.
27 locals recommend
Fanning Springs State Park
18020 US-19A good place for a picnic and a swim. The water is always 72 degrees and crystal clear.
Good for picnics, hiking, swimming, and scuba. There are many hiking trails through the woods or you can follow the long boardwalk through the cypress swamp out to the Suwannee River.
Once the river starts to cool off in the winter you are likely to find one or more manatees up in the spring run. Swimming is not allowed when manatees are present.
66 locals recommend
Manatee Springs State Park
11650 NW 115th StGood for picnics, hiking, swimming, and scuba. There are many hiking trails through the woods or you can follow the long boardwalk through the cypress swamp out to the Suwannee River.
Once the river starts to cool off in the winter you are likely to find one or more manatees up in the spring run. Swimming is not allowed when manatees are present.
The Museum is open year-round, seven days a week except Thanksgiving & Christmas. Last tickets sold 30 minutes prior to closing.
Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Closed Sundays
80 locals recommend
Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History
3215 Hull RdThe Museum is open year-round, seven days a week except Thanksgiving & Christmas. Last tickets sold 30 minutes prior to closing.
Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Closed Sundays
Arts & Culture
Florida Museum of Natural History
3215 Hull RdThe Harn’s collection totals more than 9,000 objects including African, Asian, modern and contemporary art, and photography.
124 locals recommend
Harn Museum of Art
3259 Hull RdThe Harn’s collection totals more than 9,000 objects including African, Asian, modern and contemporary art, and photography.
Essentials
Hitchcock's
24220 W Newberry RdFull grocery store one mile from the house.
A little longer drive but more choices than Hitchcock's.
7 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Steeplechase
14130 W Newberry RdA little longer drive but more choices than Hitchcock's.
Entertainment & Activities
Bouncin' Big
A great place for kids.
http://bouncinbig.com
Easton Newberry Archery Center
24880 NW 16th AveCanterbury Florida's Equestrian Show Place
23100 W Newberry Rd