Grace's Guidebook
Sightseeing
La Chua Trail
La Chua TrailGreat for alligator sightings and bird watching. Accesible trail.
Really large park called Depot Park with food and beer options. Great playground for kids.
Southwest Depot Avenue
Southwest Depot AvenueReally large park called Depot Park with food and beer options. Great playground for kids.
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
4700 Southwest 58th DriveHuge bamboo forest & beautiful gardens
Santa Fe Lake
Great for boating & about 20 minutes away.
Beautiful easy access swimming hole about 30 minute drive from town.
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Blue Spring State Park
2100 W French AveBeautiful easy access swimming hole about 30 minute drive from town.
Another beautiful spring with river run options for tubing and paddle board about 40 minute drive.
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Ichetucknee Springs
Another beautiful spring with river run options for tubing and paddle board about 40 minute drive.
Palomino Pool Hall
19 SE 2nd PlFun pool hall and bar
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
325 SE Williston RdFood scene
Walkable brunch spot with a full coffee bar. Plenty of outdoor seating and dog friendly. Order at the counter first then take a seat. Can get very busy on weekends but trust their process and food comes out in 30 minutes. Easy breezy during the week as well.
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Afternoon
231 NW 10th AveWalkable brunch spot with a full coffee bar. Plenty of outdoor seating and dog friendly. Order at the counter first then take a seat. Can get very busy on weekends but trust their process and food comes out in 30 minutes. Easy breezy during the week as well.
Local Brewery with food trucks that’s a 10 min walk!
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Cypress & Grove Brewing Company
1001 NW 4th StLocal Brewery with food trucks that’s a 10 min walk!
Little food truck serving up smash burgers (vegan options) in the neighborhood!
DJ's Cast Iron Burgers
1542 West University AvenueLittle food truck serving up smash burgers (vegan options) in the neighborhood!
Curia On The Drag
2029 NW 6th StVegan Pastries and a great outdoor space.
superette wine + provisions
1511 NW 2nd StSmall plates, wine and big patio in walking distance.
Germain's Chicken Sandwiches
220 Northwest 8th AvenueAmazing chicken sandwiches (food truck)
Alpin Bistro
15 SW 2nd StCharming French Bistro (great romantic dinner spot)
Cry Baby’s
1 W University AveCraft Cocktails and bar food. Amazing burger!!
Baby J’s Bar
7 West University AvenueJazz Club with elevated cocktails, coffee & small plates.
The Top
30 North Main StreetPerfect dinner spot for the whole family.
fast and delicious lunch or dinner option. A long time local favorite and it’s a drive-thru!
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El Indio
407 NW 13th Stfast and delicious lunch or dinner option. A long time local favorite and it’s a drive-thru!
Public & General Restaurant
1000 NE 16th AveGreat family dinner spot.
Gyro Plus
2409 SW 13th StIconic Gainesville Gyro spot.
Caribbean Spice
1310 Northwest 23rd AvenueBeef Patties & Oxtail. Gainesville staple.
La Tienda
2204 SW 13th StSo good. I love their chicken soup.
The spot for Sushi. It’s busy most nights but definitely worth it. Stellar service and fun seasonal options.
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Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company
201 SE 2nd AveThe spot for Sushi. It’s busy most nights but definitely worth it. Stellar service and fun seasonal options.
Downtown Cambodian. Nicest people and just amazing food. I love their chicken skewers with the ginger slaw.
Prum's Kitchen
6 South Main StreetDowntown Cambodian. Nicest people and just amazing food. I love their chicken skewers with the ginger slaw.
Iconic burger drive thru in the neighborhood. Burgers are great old school style and so is their chicken sandwich. Crushed iced.
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Mac's Drive Thru
129 NW 10th AveIconic burger drive thru in the neighborhood. Burgers are great old school style and so is their chicken sandwich. Crushed iced.
Shopping
Serpentine Plants + Provisions
209 NW 10th AvePlants, Natural Wine, Pantry Goods!
Goodbike
210 NW 10th AveGreat Bike shop in the neighborhood
Downtown Tabby Pet Store
1315 South Main StreetLocal Pet Store in the neighborhood!
Samurai SkateShop
920 Northwest 2nd StreetSkate Shop! Great for kids.
The AUK Market
2031 NW 6th StFun vintage shop a short drive from the house.