Guidebook for Gainesville
Food Scene
I love it because it is decently authentic Indian food (as compared to the other Indian restaurants in the area). Make sure to go in the early evening during the lunch hour, as the dinner menu is MUCH better than the lunch Buffet.
Indian Cuisine
3550 SW 34th StI love it because it is decently authentic Indian food (as compared to the other Indian restaurants in the area). Make sure to go in the early evening during the lunch hour, as the dinner menu is MUCH better than the lunch Buffet.
It is a local landmark and decent food, also has a little gift shop.
135 locals recommend
Satchel's Pizza
1800 NE 23rd AveIt is a local landmark and decent food, also has a little gift shop.
For some decent Asian style food, Chopstix Cafe is a pretty good option. It has a nice view of the lake as you eat, sometimes can see gators swimming by.
25 locals recommend
Chopstix Cafe
3500 SW 13th StFor some decent Asian style food, Chopstix Cafe is a pretty good option. It has a nice view of the lake as you eat, sometimes can see gators swimming by.
Wok N Roll
2106 SW 34th StAs far as takeout goes, this place is affordable and tasty.
Drinks & Nightlife
It is my go-to bar whenever I do end up going out to drink, due to the proximity to the rest of downtown, as well as the laid back environment.
24 locals recommend
Palomino Pool Hall
19 SE 2nd PlIt is my go-to bar whenever I do end up going out to drink, due to the proximity to the rest of downtown, as well as the laid back environment.
Arcade Bar
6 E University AveWell, arcade games are always fun.
Hardback Cafe
920 NW 2nd StThe music scene here is decent, a decent show can usually be found here.
Parks & Nature
It is a very pretty view at the observation deck, as well as a nice walk. Lots of Wildlife.
Paynes Prairie Bolen Bluff
Florida 25It is a very pretty view at the observation deck, as well as a nice walk. Lots of Wildlife.
It is a nice ride down the river if you have inner tubes.
9 locals recommend
Paddling Adventures at Ichetucknee State Park North Entrance
8294 SW Elim Church RdIt is a nice ride down the river if you have inner tubes.
Well, it's kind of the local swimming hole because it is free, meaning lots of people. But hey, Free.
20 locals recommend
Rum Island Springs County Park
1447 S W Rum Island TerraceWell, it's kind of the local swimming hole because it is free, meaning lots of people. But hey, Free.
It is a nice swimming hole to go to, if you don't feel like driving two hours to the beach.
64 locals recommend
Poe Springs Park
28800 NW 182nd AveIt is a nice swimming hole to go to, if you don't feel like driving two hours to the beach.
Shopping
Support local business instead of corporate owned grocery.
Ward's Supermarket
515 NW 23rd AveEssentials
Publix Super Market at Gainesville Shopping Center
1302 N Main StGetting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3880 NE 39th Ave