- The list below includes 21 free or cheap things to do in or near Gainesville, Florida, including 35 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, National & State Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Parks.
- From Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park to Paynes Prairie, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gainesville.
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Participants test their driving skills on a track filled with twists and turns during this autocross experience
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The Kanapaha Botanical Gardens are located in Gainesville, Florida. Stroll the expansive property, curated by master gardener Alicia Nelson, and enjoy the lectures and presentations the institution hosts throughout each year. Tours are also available with expert guides.
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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.
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3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
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Gainesville, Florida is home to the Florida Museum of Natural History, the largest in the state. The museum features indoor and outdoor exhibitions for adults and children, and is happy to accommodate school groups.
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SW 34th St and Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
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Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art is home to a permanent collection with items dating from the 5th century BC to present days. It is one of the largest museums affiliated to a university, and it has an auditorium, a cafe and a museum store.
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Young, fresh and hip could best describe Swamp Head Brewery. Innovative marketing mixed with traditional brewing style, the brewery offers an extensive selection of ales, stouts, lagers and specialty holiday selections.
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315 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32610
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The Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is a center for the performing arts that acts as the main performing arts center on the University of Florida campus. The center offers opportunities for employment and volunteering.
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The Matheson Museum is part of a complex that also includes the Matheson House, an antebellum mansion, the Tison Tool Museum, and Sweetwater Park. The museum features exhibits devoted to county history dating back centuries.
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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.
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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.
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3702 W University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32607
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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.