We were back in Gainesville, and since it was a cold, rainy day, we decided to h go again using our…read moreNorth American Reciprocal museum membership. In exactly one year, they had changed and updated practically the whole museum except the Cade/Gatorade section which was partly updated. I was impressed. This is a great museum for kids of all ages ,and adults too, especially if they are interested in STEM, creativity and inventing. Plenty of fun, hands-on learning and inspiration for future careers.

This museum for creativity and invention established in 2018 and located in a corner of Depot Park…read morein Gainesville inspires future inventors, entrepreneurs and visionaries. Open four days a week Thursday to Sunday 10am to 4pm. Admission $15 for adults, 5-17 $10, college students snd seniors $12.50 and under 5 is free. Established and named after Robert Cade, the lead inventor of Gatorade, reflects his view of combining science and art in a manner of purposeful creativity. There are exhibits on inventions and technology that came from University of Florida. The museum caters to people of all ages and young children. STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) workshops are available where attendants can meet living inventors. A little gift shop located at the front lobby. Parking is free.

The Harn Museum of Art is one of my favorite places in Gainesville when I want something calming,…read morebeautiful, and grounding. The galleries are thoughtfully curated, the space feels open and inviting, and there's always a good mix of contemporary pieces, cultural exhibits, and rotating collections that keep things interesting. Their Art After Dark events on Thursday nights are such a nice bonus, the museum feels even more alive, and it's a great way to enjoy art in a relaxed, social setting without it feeling overwhelming. Perfect for a solo night, a date, or something different to do after work. I also love the outdoor garden area; it adds to the peaceful vibe and makes the whole experience feel refreshing. I always leave feeling inspired and reset.

Stumbled upon the museum with a friend who goes to UF and I loved my experience! The people working…read morethere are so sweet and nice! From the gardens to the art, everything was so calming and relaxing! Spent a lot of time in the garden because it was a beautiful day! Great for a photoshoot! The art of display is stunning! Worth a visit!

Are you a local musician? Tired of getting screwed out of…read moregetting paid from venues? Look no further! Swamp City Gallery Lounge is here to save the scene! They're aware local venues are quite mean. So have decided, they shall be more lean! Caring, daring, and all around flaring with the ultimate power of financial sharing. No longer shall you get paid a disgraceful amount, You have come to the right place for a tasteful count. If you are a band, musician, or performing artist, do yourself a favor, call and get added to the list! What's that I hear? In need of glass, AND you live near? Get in your car, put it in gear. Off to Swamp City... you might even get a beer. The vision couldn't be more clear. Trust me, this shop is so queer. Next time, you'll bringing a peer. Glass art work so dear, You'll want one so bad, you might even tear. Lucky for you, layaway options are available here!

Swamp City is this awesome space to hang out, have a beer and commiserate with likeminded…read moreindividuals, while consuming CDB products.   It also has some really lovely local art for sale.   We have been to Swamp City a few times now.  It does not really meet our needs because we require Cannabis products with THC.  The people of Florida Voted to allow this, but conservatives have thus far obstructed the will of the people.    This is a great space with super nice people.  I encourage everyone to come check this place out, and become more educated about the benefits of CDB and THC products.

Had so much fun painting with my coworkers. This place has top notch service with fun and inviting…read moreatmosphere. I would definitely recommend this place to families, couples, girl groups or even guys just wanting to hangout. The instructors are great offering instruction step by step a even hands on. Pro: Clean establishment You can BYOB!! Knowledge and Fun Instructors

Class was amazing!! Katie was an awesome instructor, very outgoing and helpful. Loved my experience…read morehere!

Came here for a holiday/end-of-the-year party. It was a good size of space to be able to hold 40-50…read morepeople. It has also had 2 bathrooms, and a small kitchen. Parking is limited but the event space itself is really nice.

We went here for a Facebook event, and I was really surprised at this place. The ambience is just a…read morevibe! The event was bbq, beer, & plants, our favorite things! (Please note these photos are of an event, and they do not have vendors outside every day. Their Facebook posts all their events.) The brewery doors were open, so you get to peek inside and see where they make the beer. The staff was working extremely proficient, and I never waited more than a few minutes for a draft. Parking was a breeze, and we arrived right at event start. The beer was fantastic, and mine even contained honey! Colby got the sugar and spice, and he loved it, and says it was "verrrrry good." I even got to share some of my stickers with the world, so thank you for a chill family day, my teen even enjoyed herself. We can't wait to return.

Very cool local brewery with a huge outdoor space. There's a large selection of varied beers, from…read morelight, fruity, IPAs, sessions, and dark lagers. This is a great place for a flight to sample the different options. Staff is very friendly, taking time to help with decision making while the line keeps moving quickly. They actually know about the beers and can discuss them with helpful insights. There's no kitchen but a regular rotation of food trucks.

If there was an indoor stadium where Hippos went to watch shows, it'd be the Hippo Dome. This is…read moresadly not that. What it is, though, is a gorgeous theatre in Gainesville which has a lot of left-wing and liberal and really moving and interesting local pieces, a lot of which are connected to the college. So massive kudos to them for having a little theatre like this and it deserves nothing short of five.

Beautiful intimate venue for a candlelight string quartet concert. Really, no bad seats.read more

Alachua County was formed in 1824 from the Timucan word meaning "sinkhole." Gainesville has been…read morethe county seat since 1854. This courthouse is located on a prime city block in downtown Gainesville, surrounded by retail and restaurants and an open square that seems to be used occasionally for music festivals or farmers markets. The structure is an Art Deco / Modern style that is four stories of concrete and glass. Because of the nearby buildings and massive trees next to it, it's challenging to get far enough away to get a proper photograph. But it's in mostly good condition considering the Florida weather. It could use a good pressure cleaning of the exterior. The marker nearby reads, "The Alachua County Commission, by authority of the Florida Legislature, selected this site for a courthouse in 1854, moving the county seat from Newnansville. The first courthouse was a frame building completed in 1856. It was demolished on the completion of a red brick courthouse in 1886. The current building, completed in 1958, and its 1962 addition, were erected in response to the continuing expansion of governmental needs in Alachua County." [Review 357 of 2025 - 2009 in Florida - 23919 overall]

This courthouse is quite dated and looks pretty much straight out of the 70s or something like that…read morebut it gets the job done The inside and the outside architecture are both in need of some renovation however they keep it very clean inside All the employees I encountered were very friendly and helpful, it seems like mostly everybody except the litigants had a smile on their face. The location in downtown Gainesville is nice, it's close to the park and parking is pretty decent, there is parking all the way around the block for two hours or less for free and if you need more Parking than that you can park across the street in the pay lot. There is free Wi-Fi sponsored by the city in the area. I would not suggest filing a lawsuit to go experience this courthouse, however if you got to come here it's a decent place to go.