ome visit the heart of Florida, a unique place where nature and culture meet, Gainesville. Here you can find beautiful parks, historical museums and an exciting nightlife. Located in the Northern part of Central Florida, only 90 minutes from the East or West Coast, this is the ideal place for your next vacation. Offering some of the best hiking trails and natural attractions in the State. The winding rivers, deep lakes and lush trails are superb for canoeing, fishing and horseback riding. Among the unique attractions is the majestic Butterfly Rainforest, where visitors can come face to face with the vibrant species atop a lush tropical canvas. The park is part of the cultural hub. Just across the street is the Samual P. Harn Museum of Arts and the Florida Museum of Natural History.

ead over to Downtown Gainesville and not only will you find a myriad of shops and boutiques, but some of the best Dining and entertainment the State has to offer. Gainesville is well known for hosting unique events like the Hoggetowne Medieval Fair, showcasing a rare look at the Medieval times, the Gator Nationals NHRA Races and both the Spring and Downtown Art Festivals. We are also home to some of the State's most exquisite performing arts, hosted at the Hippodrome Theatre, Univeristy of Florida's Center for Performing Arts and the Gainesville Downtown Community Plaza. But the place where you will find the biggest crowds is in the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, home to the one and only, University of Florida Gators. The Gators recently won National Titles in both Football and Basketball in the same year. Sports is a big deal here in Gainesville. The nightlife here is a must see as well, with hot spots, nightclubs and live music venues abound.

ome pay a visit to the heart of Florida, a unique blend of natural attractions, historical hot spots, and culture... Gainesville. Enjoy our beautiful parks ideal for hiking, fishing and canoeing. Pay a visit to any of our historical or art museums and take a brief walk into the past. Between the exciting events, our abundancy of shopping, nightclubs and live music venues and of course the dynamic performing arts, there is little reason not to make Gainesville the center for you next vaction. Gainesville... where nature and culture meet.