Want to have a good time in a great atmosphere; then check this place out. It's diverse with an ever changing calendar of events.

Gainesville is a hidden gem often called a big little small town because of warmth and southern hospitality consistantly displayed by the people who've made Gainesville home. The saying must be true "the warmer the weather the warmer the people". I came for the schools and stayed because I loved it. University avenue has every type of ...

While different parts of the city are in various states of development there are still some really good locally owned restuarants.
One of my favorite places is the Wine and Cheese Gallery on main street. Any real local has probably heard of or ate at the Gallery. The owners work in the store as consultants and sometimes waiters. The food is ...

This town is great for the college kids. I am a Junior/Senior at the University of Florida and this is my fourth year living here. This place is so diverse with its cultural aspects. There is a fair mix of age range, but it could be a little annoying for older people who want peace and quiet. The city has great facilities and community programs ...

The University of Florida affords this area with a multitude of sport and performing arts events on any given day. The night life is electric... Traffic around Gainesville is terrible at times but the summers are lighter.For a town of its size the road system is in need of modernization and expansion.

My husband grew up in Gainesville and we go back at least once a year to visit his family. Here are some of our favorite places to visit:

Florida Natural History Museum on the Universtiy of Florida campus. This is a *fabulous* natural history museum! Florida is a wonderland of wildlife and plants and this museum gives you an appreciation for ...

Lots to do here for such a small city. Museums, Parks, sproting events....a little bit for everyone. All that and no traffic!

I find Gainesville a friendly place. It doesn't matter what's your background. It's a safe place to live or visit.