GAINESVILLE: Here is the chance to see the Florida the locals love. The Greater Gainesville area delivers a Florida that is just off the beaten path. One of the greatest parts of visiting in Gainesville is that the most expensive attraction still costs less than a night at the movies.					OTHER PLACES Boca Raton Bonita Springs Bradenton Brooksville Clearwater Captiva Island Charlotte Harbor Cocoa Beach Daytona Beach Daytona Beach Shores DeLand Destin Emerald Coast Everglades Ft Lauderdale Flagler Beach Fort Myers Fort Myers Beach Fort Pierce Fort Walton Beach Gainesville Gulf Islands Hollywood Jacksonville Key Largo Key West Kissimmee Lake Buena Vista Lake City Lakeland Marco Island Marianna Melbourne Miami Miami Beach Naples Ocala Orlando Ormond Beach Panama City Pensacola Plantation Pompano Beach Punta Gorda Sanibel Sarasota Sebring Siesta Key Space Coast South Walton Beaches St Augustine St Petersburg Tallahassee Tampa Titusville Vero Beach West Palm Beach
			The area’s unique small towns create a window into Florida that the theme parks cannot duplicate. Just south of Gainesville is the town of Micanopy, featured as the town of Grady in the movie “Doc Hollywood.” This quaint town has a thriving antiques community as well as some historic sites. On Micanopy’s Main Street is a shop that specializes in cameos as well as a new and used book store with a great collection of local history and Florida authors. When hunger pangs strike, walk over to The Old Florida Café for a delicious meal on their patio under the oak canopy. Save room for a mouth watering homemade dessert, maybe a piece of Key Lime Pie, which will be sure to please. MICANOPY Easy US Interstate-75 access takes visitors to a region filled with cycling, canoeing, hiking, golf, camping, bird-watching and fishing opportunities. To the Northwest sits the gateway to the rivers and springs of the region, the city of High Springs. Stick a foot into the refreshing 72 degree water at one of the hidden gems of the area, Poe Springs Park. This high magnitude spring, pumping out over 76 million gallons of clear fresh water each day, flows directly into the Santa Fe River and eventually to the Gulf of Mexico. Voted the "Friendliest Small Town" in Florida, High Springs beckons you to discover history, adventure, recreation and family fun. Stroll its tree-lined streets and stop to enjoy its fine eateries, browse to your heart's content through the antique, specialty and gift shops. At the end of the day soothe yourself in one of the Spas then rest in one of the cozy Bed & Breakfast or Country Inns. Whatever your travel plans, weekend or vacation, your visit to High Springs will be a relaxing and enjoyable one. Arts and culture are a large component of what makes Gainesville a vibrant city. On the University of Florida campus sit two great museums with a combined entry fee of zero. That is right, zero. The Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art and the Florida Museum of Natural History are located next door to one another giving a great double play. The Natural History’s Hall of Fossils display delivers a look into Florida’s diverse past. Ever taken a shower of butterflies? Gainesville now offers the chance to come face-to-face with exotic, vibrant butterflies fluttering atop a lush tropical canvas of foliage and flowers as you experience the Butterfly Rainforest, the State’s newest attraction at the Florida Museum of Natural History. A screened vivarium is home to subtropical and tropical plants and trees which support 55 to 65 different species of butterflies. Hundreds of butterflies circle guests as they stroll through the Butterfly Rainforest on a winding path relaxing to the sounds of cascading waterfalls. While at the Harn Museum of Art, a Monet painting resides as the museum’s center piece along with an extensive collection of pre-Columbian art. The Harn brings in outstanding traveling shows that complement their own permanent collections. Following a day visiting our small towns and museums, set out for Gainesville’s historic downtown entertainment district for an evening of dining. The downtown area, a three square block section starting at the intersection of University Avenue and Main Street, contains the best collection of local cuisine in town. Each restaurant offers a delightful dining experience. Whether it is Italian, Bistro, Steak or Gourmet an opportunity to taste the best Gainesville has to offer is waiting. GAINESVILLE
	Getting there: The Gainesville Regional Airport serves the Gainesville area. By car, Interstate 75 skirts Gainesville on the west, its link with major metropolitan centers such as Atlanta and the Tampa-St. Petersburg area. U.S. Routes 301 and 441 and State Route 26 join Gainesville with other communities in Alachua County and in northern Florida. Interstate bus transportation is offered by Greyhound Trailways. Amtrak provides nearby rail passenger service
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