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Things to see in Gainesville, Florida (United States): 16 places and when to go
Gainesville, Florida is a city in United States with around 191,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), History (4), Museums and art (3). The best known are Florida Museum of Natural History, Dove World Outreach Center and Harn Museum of Art. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 29.6514, -82.325
- Population
- About 191,000
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (4) · History (4) · Museums and art (3) · Wildlife (3) · Temples (2) · With kids (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MIA Miami, 474 km as the crow flies
What to see in Gainesville, Florida
The places in and around Gainesville, Florida, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Florida Museum of Natural HistoryNatural history museum in Gainesville, Florida, United States, on the University of Florida campus4.7 km
- Dove World Outreach CenterChurch in Florida, United States8.0 km
- Harn Museum of ArtArt museum at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida4.7 km
- Paynes Prairie Preserve State ParkProtected area9.3 km
- McIntosh Presbyterian ChurchChurch building in Florida, United States of America25 km
- Century TowerTower in Florida, United States1.8 km
- Dudley Farm Historic State ParkNature · History21 km
- Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State ParkPlace in Florida listed on National Register of Historic Places25 km
- San Felasco Hammock Preserve State ParkFlorida State Park in Alachua County, Florida16 km
- A. Quinn Jones HouseHistoric house in Florida, United States1.2 km
- Kika Silva Pla PlanetariumScience museum in Florida, US11 km
- Astronomy Teaching ObservatoryObservatory2.5 km
- Cypress and GroveBrewery1.2 km
- First Magnitude Brewing CompanyBrewery1.3 km
- Florida Gators footballFootball team of the University of Florida2.3 km
- Skate StationWith kids9.9 km
When to go to Gainesville, Florida
The best time to visit Gainesville, Florida is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:18
- FebPossible10:58
- MarBest time11:47
- AprBest time12:43
- MayBest time13:29
- JunBest time13:54
- JulBest time13:44
- AugBest time13:04
- SepBest time12:10
- OctBest time11:16
- NovPossible10:29
- DecPossible10:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 06. In April, 15 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Gainesville, Florida
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 474 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Ocala, Florida6 places55 km
- Jacksonville, Florida21 places99 km
- St. Augustine, Florida12 places101 km
- DeLand8 places121 km
- Spring Hill, Florida6 places132 km
- Daytona Beach, Florida12 places135 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Gainesville, Florida?
The best known: Florida Museum of Natural History, Dove World Outreach Center, Harn Museum of Art, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, McIntosh Presbyterian Church. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Gainesville, Florida?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 06.
How do you get to Gainesville, Florida?
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 474 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Gainesville, Florida as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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