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Florida Museum of Natural History
Ollie #1 of 14 attractions in Gainesville
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Native American and natural history exhibits in this museum at the University of Florida.
Attraction type  Natural History Museums
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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Butterfly Rainforest
Ollie #2 of 14 attractions in Gainesville
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  2.2 miles from city center
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The Hippodrome State Theatre
Ollie #3 of 14 attractions in Gainesville
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: The Hippodrome State Theatre is the architectural centerpiece of Gainesville's Historic downtown and is listed on the National Registry of Historic...... more » Owner description: The Hippodrome State Theatre is the architectural centerpiece of Gainesville's Historic downtown and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The main stage theatre features the work of award-winning thespians and presents some of the best theatre in the country. The Hippodrome also houses a visual arts gallery, a cinema featuring first run artistic and foreign films, and a full service bar. « less
Attraction type  Movie Theaters; Theaters
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park
Ollie #4 of 14 attractions in Gainesville
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Historic home of the author of "The Yearling."
Attraction type  Historic Sites; State Parks
Distance  18.5 miles from city center
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Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
Ollie #5 of 14 attractions in Gainesville
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews

The Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art  builds and maintains art collections and produces many exhibitions and educational programs for visitors to enjoy. It is a part of the University... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  2.2 miles from city center
University of Florida Bat House
Ollie #6 of 14 attractions in Gainesville
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
University of Florida
Ollie #7 of 14 attractions in Gainesville
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Bat House
Ollie #8 of 14 attractions in Gainesville
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Ollie #9 of 14 attractions in Gainesville
4 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Herb and botanical garden displaying unusual plants from around the world.
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  5.2 miles from city center
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
Ollie #10 of 14 attractions in Gainesville
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Owner description: The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo houses 70 species, and 250 individual animals in its collection, including white handed gibbons, red ruffed lemurs,...... more » Owner description: The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo houses 70 species, and 250 individual animals in its collection, including white handed gibbons, red ruffed lemurs, ocelots, bald eagles, Galapagos tortoises, African grey parrots, and Matschie’s tree kangaroo. Days Open: Monday – Friday call for appointment; Saturday – Sunday 9am – 2pm tours every 30 minutes. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is Gainesville’s community zoo and the training facility for the Zoo Animal Technology Program. Situated on 10 forested acres, students in the Zoo Animal Technology Program provide daily care for the animals as well as tours of the zoo grounds. The personalized tours are designed to give visitors a more educational and enjoyable experience and to give zoo students more experience working with guests. « less
Attraction type  Zoos
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
Ollie #11 of 14 attractions in Gainesville
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  State Parks
Paynes Prairie
Ollie #12 of 14 attractions in Gainesville
3.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Nature area with woods and swamp as well as an information center describing the wildlife in the area.
Attraction type  State Parks
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Thomas Center
Ollie #13 of 14 attractions in Gainesville
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: Enjoy a delightful visit to The Thomas Center. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building is a beautifully restored...... more » Owner description: Enjoy a delightful visit to The Thomas Center. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building is a beautifully restored Mediterranean Revival-style hotel. Stroll through the lovely gardens and view the art in the two galleries. You can experience the past through the 1920’s period rooms and local history exhibits. Listen to the interesting history of the property and the Thomas Family with a free cell phone tour. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
Florida National Scenic Trail
Ollie #14 of 14 attractions in Gainesville
4 of 5 stars 1 review
A scenic hiking trail that runs continuously from the Big Cypress Swamp in Southwest Florida to the Panhandle west of Tallahassee.
Attraction type  Trails
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