- TripBuzz found 21 things to do with kids in or near Gainesville, Florida.
- From Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, the Gainesville area offers 35 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, National & State Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Parks.
- With a population of nearly 125,000 people, Gainesville, FL is a popular destination among tourists looking for a lively nightlife scene and pleasant weather. With a huge music scene, it is not surprising that Gainesville has been credited with launching acts such as Tom Petty, The Eagles, and Sister Hazel.
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Legendary 1/4-mile drag-racing track hosts car, truck, and motorcycle speedsters
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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.
5.4 Miles
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.
3.3 Miles
36%
11 votes
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.
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A 14-screen movie theater, Regal Gainesville Cinema 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, self-service and mobile ticketing, a game room and a concession area with food and drinks.
2.9 Miles
99%
738 votes
SW 34th St. and Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
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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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Gainesville's The Hippodrome State Theatre, otherwise known as 'The Hipp' is a theater and performance space that features plays, musicals, chamber music, concerts, classic film screenings and other professional-level events.
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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.
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98%
96 votes
8528 East County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
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Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation rescues exotic animals and houses them in natural grass enclosures where visitors can see them during 2 hour guided tours. They have 62 animals of 23 species including many big cats.
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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.