Zamia Cottage Guidebook
Brewery
Gainesville is home to several local breweries...the following are our favorites for good beer and great outdoor spaces.
Awesome local brewery walkable from house. Farmers market here on Monday afternoons.
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Cypress & Grove Brewing Company
1001 NW 4th StAwesome local brewery walkable from house. Farmers market here on Monday afternoons.
Walkable from downtown (south side of downtown). Also on the Gainesville-Hawthorne Rail Trail so if you're biking you can stop by for a beer.
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First Magnitude Brewing Company
1220 SE Veitch StWalkable from downtown (south side of downtown). Also on the Gainesville-Hawthorne Rail Trail so if you're biking you can stop by for a beer.
Food scene
Amazing food and good cocktails too. Diverse student and working professional crowd!
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The Top
30 North Main StreetAmazing food and good cocktails too. Diverse student and working professional crowd!
Afternoon
231 NW 10th AveFantastic breakfast that is walkable from house.
Great cheap Mexican food if you are looking for a quick meal.
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El Indio
407 NW 13th StGreat cheap Mexican food if you are looking for a quick meal.
This is a must dining experience if you have not been to Gainesville before. One of a kind electic, funky establishment with great pizza and the best salad in town! You will love it!
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Satchel's Pizza
1800 NE 23rd AveThis is a must dining experience if you have not been to Gainesville before. One of a kind electic, funky establishment with great pizza and the best salad in town! You will love it!
Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company
201 SE 2nd AveAmazing sushi that is downtown.
This is a wonderful area with several restaurants. Satch Squared (Chicago style pizza), Humble Pie Pizza, Sublime Taco's, Opus Coffee, and great burgers across the street.
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4th Ave Food Park
409 SW 4th AveThis is a wonderful area with several restaurants. Satch Squared (Chicago style pizza), Humble Pie Pizza, Sublime Taco's, Opus Coffee, and great burgers across the street.
Sightseeing
A must visit when you come to Gainesville. Amazing spring and spring run that we highly recommend you paddle board, float, or canoe. Equipment rental available.
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Igumbi laseNtshonalanga lweParki yeState yeIchetucknee Springs
U.S. 27A must visit when you come to Gainesville. Amazing spring and spring run that we highly recommend you paddle board, float, or canoe. Equipment rental available.
Gainesvilles premiere bird and alligator viewing park. Miles of trails wind through this treatment wetland that treats Gainesvilles stormwater and polishes the City’s wastewater before it enters Paynes Prairie.
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Sweetwater Wetlands Park
325 SE Williston RdGainesvilles premiere bird and alligator viewing park. Miles of trails wind through this treatment wetland that treats Gainesvilles stormwater and polishes the City’s wastewater before it enters Paynes Prairie.
Depot Park
874 SE 4 StGreat park for families with young children
Amazing place for all ages.
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Butterfly Rainforest kwi-Florida Museum of Natural History
3215 Hull RdAmazing place for all ages.
Miles of beautiful hikes through some of Gainesville’s best forests.
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San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
11101 Millhopper RdMiles of beautiful hikes through some of Gainesville’s best forests.
The Hippodrome State Theatre
25 SE 2nd PlCade Museum for Creativity & Invention
811 S Main StThis is where you want to go for an easy paddling experience on the gorgeous Sante Fe River. Rent your desired vessel and explore numerous springs along the river banks. They do pick ups also that make it super easy.
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Canoe Outpost High Springs
21410 US-441This is where you want to go for an easy paddling experience on the gorgeous Sante Fe River. Rent your desired vessel and explore numerous springs along the river banks. They do pick ups also that make it super easy.
Cocktails
Amazing one of a kind cocktails
Madrina's
9 W University AveAmazing one of a kind cocktails.