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For an alternative to the museums and other cultural attractions of Gainesville, you can make your way to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (Video) to get back to nature. The visitors center presents an audiovisual guide to help you understand the significance of the diversity of habitats in the park, and you can get a great overview from the top of the 50-foot observation tower. There are eight trails for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding, including the 16-mile paved Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail. You can visit for the day or pitch your tent and spend a few days walking, riding, boating, and fishing in the park.
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, 100 Savannah Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667, Phone: 352-466-3397
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