Home to the University of Florida, Gainesville is a city where culture and nature come together in harmony, located in North Central Florida. This energetic college town provides a little change of pace from north Florida’s typical rural scenery. When in downtown, visitors will hear fun and funky music all around, enjoy fair-trade coffee, and find beautiful graffiti murals around every corner. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the convenient access to a number of hiking trails and the Santa Fe River. Gainesville features several interesting attractions for visitors to explore, such as the Butterfly Rainforest, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (Video), Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, and Florida Museum of Natural History.
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Step 2: If you are spending the night, search for Hotel Deals nearby. Read the reviews, then call the hotel directly to book and ask for a romantic, kid-friendly or pet-friendly amenity if you need it.
Step 3: If you are flying, compare Flights. Book directly with the airline, add your frequent flier number and reserve your seat.
Step 4: Estimate your driving time using Google Maps (click the blue 'Directions' arrow in the search box).
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