Things to Do in Lake City, FL

  • Our list of the best things to do in Lake City, Florida, features the top 7 nearby activities — including 1 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Lake City, FL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sports & Fitness.
  • The results below include the top 7 things to do within the city of Lake City, FL
  • Our list of the best things to do in Lake City, Florida, features the top 7 nearby activities — including 1 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Lake City, FL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sports & Fitness.
  • The results below include the top 7 things to do within the city of Lake City, FL
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37.0 Miles
77% 13 votes
Skate Parks 4009 NW 53rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32653 MoreLess Info
In addition to a large skate park, Possum Creek Skate Park has a dog park, playground, and soccer field. The skate park itself is fitted with handrails, stairs, and concrete ramps.
37.1 Miles
91% 165 votes
Zoos 3000 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32608 MoreLess Info
At the Santa Fe College Teaching zoo, visitors can see 75 different species of animals including Bald Eagles, White-throated Capuchin monkeys, Galapagos tortoises, Matschie's Tree Kangaroo and Asian small-clawed otters. The facility is used to teach students to take care of the animals.
39.2 Miles
67% 6 votes
Movie Theaters 6741 W Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605 MoreLess Info
Gator Cinemas is a discount movie heater that screens second-run movies and sells tickets and concessions at reduced prices compared to national chains. The theater is something of a Gainesville institution.
39.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 1801 NW 23 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605 MoreLess Info
Gainesville’s Alfred A. Ring Park offers visitors more than a mile of winding trails that stretch through scenic woodlands. The park also features a playground and a covered picnic pavilion.
40.2 Miles
36% 11 votes
Movie Theaters 3702 W University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32607 MoreLess Info
Showing the latest cinema releases, Royal Park Stadium 16 Theatre offers large screens for their customers. In addition to showing movies, the theater can be rented out for corporate meetings and other events.
41.2 Miles
94% 249 votes
Other Landmarks Museum Road, Gainesville, FL 32607 MoreLess Info
University of Florida Bat House is the largest colony of bat houses. Among others, this is the home to the Brazilian free-tailed bat and the southeastern bat. The estimated bat-population is of 300,000.
41.3 Miles
90% 210 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) Stadium Road, Gainesville, FL MoreLess Info
Commonly known as The Swamp, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is home to the University of Florida football team, the Gators. The team is typically among the top programs in the SEC, and the stadium is regularly packed with fans.
41.4 Miles
95% 216 votes
Colleges & Universities W. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 MoreLess Info
Operating since 1853, covering 2,000 acres and ranking 14 in US News &World Report, University of Florida has no less than 33 buildings on its campus which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
41.4 Miles
95% 43 votes
Historic Sites 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 MoreLess Info
Nestled in the center of Gainesville the Thomas Center is a beautiful location to spend a day, or attend a function. The center features the impressive main house estate which once belonged to former Major William Ruben Thomas, his wife and their 5 children.
41.5 Miles
99% 738 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas SW 34th St. and Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611 MoreLess Info
The Butterfly Rainforest features a population of more than 1,000 butterflies, from 60 to 80 different species, from all over the world. There are also exhibited in here birds, turtles and fish, among other creatures.
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