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1. Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention
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2. Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation
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3. Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park

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Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
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4. Florida Museum of Natural History

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Florida Museum of Natural History
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5. Haile Homestead

6. Ichetucknee Springs State Park

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Ichetucknee Springs State Park
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7. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

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Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
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8. Lubee Bat Conservancy

Lubee Bat Conservancy
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9. Matheson History Museum

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10. Morningside Nature Center

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Morningside Nature Center
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11. Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie
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12. Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art (The Harn)

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Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art (The Harn)
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13. Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

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Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
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14. The Thomas Center

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15. University of Florida Bat Houses (at the Florida Museum of Natural History)

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University of Florida Bat Houses (at the Florida Museum of Natural History)
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16. Swamp Head Brewery

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17. Bluefield Estate Winery

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18. Curia on the Drag

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19. Sweetwater Wetlands Park

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Sweetwater Wetlands Park
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20. Depot Park

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Depot Park
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21. Splitz Bowling Alley

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22. Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grill

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Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grill
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23. Mi Apa Latin Cafe

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Located in northern Florida, Gainesville is known as the home of the University of Florida, which occupies a sprawling campus in the center of the town. You can visit the fascinating Florida Museum of Natural History, the Bat Houses, and the Harn Museum of Art. A host of outdoor attractions, such as Devil's Millhopper State Park and the Morningside Nature Center, can be easily accessed just outside the city.

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