Sweetwater Wetlands Park

This is a relatively new wetlands area just south of Gainesville, Fl. It attracts a large variety of birds and of course there are 'gators to be seen.
This is a relatively new wetlands area just south of Gainesville, Fl. It attracts a large variety of birds and of course there are 'gators to be seen.
This sign greets visitors to the wetlands. There are many animals (bird species and alligators) to be seen at this prime location for photographers in Gainesville. Make sure you bring some money for parking which will cost $5 for a car but a visit is definitely worthwhile and can take some time considering the extent of the park.

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First visit to the Cade Museum today... The building itself was probably the most interesting thing I saw. Very cool structure from every angle.

Depot Park

Find out about the history of Gainesville when you take a trip to Depot Park. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Depot Park
2nd Place street with the Hippodrome State Theatre and businesses in downtown Gainesville, Florida, USA

Hippodrome State Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Hippodrome State Theatre during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Hippodrome State Theatre
A distant view of The University of Florida in the morning

University of Florida

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Florida during your trip to Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

University of Florida
At the Gators home opener with 90,000 of my closest friends. A football game at Florida Field is an incredible experience. Energy not to be missed. This is probably one of the greatest stadiums in college football.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Catch an event at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during your trip to Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
The Florida Museum of Natural History has an amazing osteological and fossil collection

Cultural Plaza

Learn about the local history of Gainesville with a stop at Cultural Plaza. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Cultural Plaza
Peleides blue morpho butterfly

Florida Museum of Natural History

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Florida Museum of Natural History during your travels in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Florida Museum of Natural History

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