ABOUT GAINESVILLE
Alachua County & City of Gainesville Links:
- Alachua County
- City of Gainesville
- Alachua County Property Appraiser's Office
- School Board of Alachua County
- School Guide
- Alachua County Visitors & Convention Bureau
- Gainesville Sun Dining Guide
- Gainesville Sun Nightlife Guide
Local Newspapers
University of Florida Links:
Santa Fe Community College Links:
Other Links of Interest:
Airport Information and Driving Directions to Gainesville
You can fly directly to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) or via Jacksonville (JAX), Orlando International Airport (MCO) or Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV):
Delta Connection | US Airways Express
http://www.gra-gnv.com/
Rental Cars Available from Gainesville Regional Airport:
Avis: | (352) 375-4320 |
Budget: | (352) 372-6661 |
Enterprise: | (352) 371-6599 |
Hertz: | (352) 373-8444 |
National: | (352) 377-7005 |
Taxi/Limos Services:
City Cab | (352) 375-8294 |
Gainesville Cab | (352) 371-1515 |
Gator Cab | (352) 375-0313 |
Independent Taxi | (352) 316-1396 |
Lake Limo | (352) 742-2808 or (352) 622-2292 |
Safety Cab | (352) 372-1444 |
Yellow Cab | (352) 262-4897 |
Executive Limo
(Non Airpt Limo To TPA/JAX/MCO) |
(800) 588-9693 |
Enchanted Limousine | (352) 472-8003 or (866) 616-5466 |
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX):
http://www.jaxairports.org/
Driving Instructions to Gainesville
(Approx. 2 hours)
:
• Take I-95 to I-295 South
• Proceed South to I-10 West
• Proceed West on I-10 to exit 50
• Proceed South on US-301 to Waldo Road (Pay special attention to the SPEED LIMIT)
• Take Waldo Road to E. University Avenue
• Proceed on E. University, which will become W. University Avenue.
Shuttle Service via GatorExpress
http://www.gatorexpress.com/
Orlando International Airport (MCO):
http://www.orlando-mco.com/
Driving Instructions to Gainesville
(2 hours):
• Take the Turnpike East to I-75 North
• Proceed north on I-75 to exit 387 (old exit 76) at Newberry Road
• Turn right on Newberry Rd.
Shuttle Service via GatorExpress
http://www.gatorexpress.com/
Tampa International Airport (TPA):
http://www.tampaairport.com/
Driving Instructions to Gainesville
(2.5 hours)
:
• Take I-275 North to I-75 North.
• Proceed north on I-75 to exit 387 (old exit 76) at Newberry Road
• Turn right on Newberry Rd.
Hotels
Below are a few of the Hotels in the Gainesville area. Please contact the hotels directly for any questions regarding accommodations.
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Baymont Inns & Suites
3905 S.W. 43rd St.
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 376-0004 -
Courtyard by Marriott
3700 SW 42nd St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 335-9100 | (800) 321-2211 -
Econo Lodge
700 NW 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 332-2346 | (800) 424-4777 -
Hilton UF - Conference Center
1714 SW 34th Street
Gainesville, Florida 32607
(352) 371-3600 | (800) 222-8733 -
Holiday Inn-West
7417 NW 8th Av
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 332-7500 | (800) HOLIDAY
in Florida (800) 551-8206 -
Red Roof Inn
3500 SW 42nd St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 336-3311 | (800) 843-7663 -
Paramount Plaza
4001 SW 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 371-2101 | (800) 331-3131
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Cabot Lodge
3726 SW 40th Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 375-2400 | (800) 843-8735 -
Comfort Inn
3440 SW 40th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 264-1771 | (800) 228-5150 -
Hampton Inn
4225 SW 40th St
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 371-4171 | (800) 426-7866 -
Holiday Inn-University Center
1250 W. University Av
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 376-1661 | (800) HOLIDAY
in Florida (800) 551-8206 -
Ramada Ltd
4021 40th Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 370-3092 | (800) 717-3279 -
Reitz Union
Located on UF Campus
PO Box 118505
Gainesville, FL 32611
(352) 392-2151 -
Sheraton Hotel
2900 SW 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 377-4000 | (800) 325-3535
Nearby Attractions
Gainesville is centrally located within the heart of Florida. Just about any type of attraction you can imagine is within a two hour drive. Everything from amusement parks to golfing to local natural springs are nearby. Listed below are a few of the exciting, family-friendly attractions you'll find in Gaineville and Central Florida.
Amusement Parks:
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Adventure Island
- Tampa, FL
http://www.adventureisland.com/ - Buccaneer Bay Waterpark
- Spring Hill, FL
(800) 678-9335 - Busch Gardens
- Tampa, FL
www.buschgardens.com - Sea World
- Orlando, FL
www.seaworld.com - The New Silver Springs
- Silver Springs, FL
www.silversprings.com | (352) 236-2121 - Universal Orlando
- Universal Studios Florida | Islands of Adventure | CityWalk
Orlando, FL
http://themeparks.universalstudios.com/orlando/ - Walt Disney World Resort
- Magic Kingdom | Animal Kingdom | Epcot | Disney-MGM Studios & more..
Orlando, FL
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/ - Weeki Wachee Springs... The City of Mermaids
- Spring Hill, FL
http://www.weekiwachee.com/ | (800) 678-9335 - Wild Waters
- Silver Springs, FL
www.silversprings.com | (800) 234-7458
Beaches:
- North of Gainesville:
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East of Gainesville:
- St. Augustine, FL http://www.visitoldcity.com/ http://www.staugustinebeach.net/
- Vilano Beach: just 3 miles from the center of the St. Augustine's historic district.
- West of Gainesville:
Golf Courses:
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Gainesville Golf and Practice Center
6007 SW Archer Road | Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 375-3223
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Gainesville Country Club
7300 SW 35th Way| Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 372-0961
private , 18 hole, 6777 yds, Par 72, CR-73.0, S-129
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Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club
9905 SW 44th Ave| Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 335-0055
semi-private , 18 hole, 6526 yds, Par 72, CR-71.5, S-124
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Ironwood Golf Course
2100 NE 39th Ave| Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 334-3120
public , 18 hole, 6465 yds, Par 72, CR-71.3, S-122
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Meadowbrook Golf Club
10401 NW 37th Pl| Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 332-0577
semi-private , 18 hole, 6284 yds, Par 72, CR-70.8, S-129
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University of Florida Golf Course
2800 SW 2nd Ave | Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 375-4866
private , 18 hole, 6239 yds, Par 70, CR-70.3, S-126
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West End Golf Course
12830 W Newberry | Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 332-2721
public , 18 hole, 3940 yds, Par 60, CR-59.0, S-N/A
Museums & Theatres:
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Florida Museum of Natural History
Powell Hall | SW 34th Street and Hull Road | Gainesville FL 32611-2710
(352) 846-2000
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Grinter Gallery of International Art
Grinter Hall
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Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
SW 34th Street and Hull Road | Gainesville FL 32611-2710
(352) 392-9826 during Museum hours
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Curtis M. Philips Center for Performing Arts
315 Hull Road | PO BOX 112750 | Gainesville, FL 32611-2750
(352) 392-ARTS (2787) or 1-800-905-ARTS (2787) (in the state of Florida)
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University Gallery
Intersection of SW 13th Street and 4th Avenue in Building B of the Fine Arts complex.
Nature Parks & Springs:
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Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
12720 NW 109 Ln. | Alachua, Florida 32615
(386) 462-7905
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Ginnie Springs
High Springs, FL
(386) 454-7188
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Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park
4150 S. Suncoast Blvd. | Homosassa, Florida 34446
(352) 628-5343
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Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Route 2 Box 5355 | Fort White, Florida 32038
(386) 497-4690
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Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
4700 S.W. 58th Drive Gainesville, FL 32608
Entrance on SW Archer Rd. (S.R. 24) 1 mile west of I-75 (exit #384)
(352) 372-4981 | Email: [email protected] | Fax: (352) 372-5892
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Manatee Springs
11650 N.W. 115th St. | Chiefland, Florida 32626
(352) 493-6072
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Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park
18700 S. CR 325 | Cross Creek, Florida 32640
(352) 466-3672
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Ocala National Forest
Ocala, FL
(352) 625-7470
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Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
100 Savannah Blvd. | Micanopy, Florida 32667
(352) 466-3397
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Poe Springs County Park
28800 NW 182nd Avenue | High Springs, Fla.
386-454-1992
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Santa Fe Canoe Outpost
High Springs, FL 32655
(386) 454 2050
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Santa Fe Community College Teaching Zoo
3000 N.W. 83rd Street | Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 395-5601