Among the best in small theaters in Gainesville. This African American run theater presents unusual…read moreplays dealing with contemporary issues or history that shines light on the present. Every play we've seen has been well staged with incredibly fine acting. They're housed in a converted church, and make the most of their small stage and clearly low budget sets. We try not to miss a performance - check it out and I'm pretty sure you'll be a fan too! Pro Tip: Arrive early for the performance. Parking is on-street in a residential neighborhood, so you may have to walk a bit if you don't get there early.

Had a really great time visiting Bo Diddley Plaza in Gainesville, Florida. This is a lively and…read morehistoric outdoor space that really captures the spirit of the city's music and culture scene. It is a great spot for events, live performances, and community gatherings, and you can tell it is a central hub for downtown activity. The open layout makes it easy to enjoy concerts or festivals, and the atmosphere feels energetic but still laid back. There is plenty of space to stand or sit and take in whatever is going on, and it is especially fun when there is live music happening. The plaza is well known for its connection to music history and it adds a nice cultural touch to the downtown area. The only downside is that it is mostly event driven, so when nothing is happening it can feel a bit quiet or open. Overall, it is a great public space that really shines during events. Easy 4 stars and definitely worth checking out if something is going on.

This large lawn-style amphitheater is located adjacent to the Alachua County Administration…read morebuilding in downtown Gainesville. It's usually used for music festivals or perhaps a farmers market but it was vacant on this Saturday evening with the street market located a few blocks away today. It was renamed in 2008 for Bo Diddley who was born here in Alachua County and is laid to rest not too far away. Diddley was known for his rectangular guitar and energetic performances, blinding blues, rock, and funk, creating a sound that was uniquely his own and influencing Buddy Holly, the Rolling Stones and the Clash. It looks like a fabulous space, surrounded by hotels, bars, restaurants and the vibe of a downtown college city. Go Gators. [Review 360 of 2025 - 2012 in Florida - 23922 overall]

Nice selection of different items no Gems Minerals or Rocks…read morehmmm free though paid for the butterfly exhibit 13 each very nice small but very nice worth it no discounts offered

The first time I visited this museum was in 2017. It was awe and there's so much to see here and…read morenew things to learn about. This facility also includes a butterfly garden, which is very interesting. I have managed to visit every year. There plenty of parking at this facility, to include a parking garage as well. If you love museums and live in Florida, I highly recommend visiting this museum.

Very nice outdoor concert venue. online for your specific…read moreshow but they often allow you to bring your own lawn chairs . Pro tip: stop next door to Grand Scheme Brewery to get a to~go to drink inline while you wait to get into your show.

We were passing through Gainesville and wanted to catch the World Cup match. Luckily we found this…read moreplace and we were able to bring the pup too. There were several seatings throughout the field and enough space for you to bring your own chairs/blankets as well. There was a server going around in case we wanted to order which was super convenient. Otherwise you could go in yourself to the bar that they have. There was a bit of issue with the sound and streaming at one point but they were able to resolve it without too much delay.

22$ for 1 haunted house and to walk in a circle in a corn maze?! Are u kidding me! And you have to…read morepay an extra 30$ just so u can do everything else?! This is a scam. There was a few parts of the haunted house that were good. But not worth 22$, maybe 5$ at max. Not even that I am paying 22$ for children to wear a 5$ mask and throw red paint on themselves? This is ridiculous. I am a poor in come home and I just wasted over 50$ at this place just so my family could have fun and that was f-ing ridiculous. Would not suggest ever going here. Also I will never be coming back. It's cheaper and more fun just to go to Halloween horror nights. Wish I could give 0 stars and it's f-ing killing me to give you one bc you don't even deserve it with this trash.

I bought tickets to this event as a surprise date for my boyfriend and I. I read through some…read morereviews and was a little nervous as most were pretty negative. However, this place is amazing, I highly recommend! It was $25 per ticket and that gave us unlimited entrance into the corn maze and 1 free enter to the haunted house. On top of these were putt putt, basketball, music, and a cute goat named Molly which were all included in the entrance price. Additional events and specials such as hamster ball, mechanical bull riding and food and drink were also available for an up charge. First was the haunted house. While in line, we were informed that the actors are not allowed to touch us and we are not allowed to touch them as well as the strobe lights which were apart of the house. Through the house, actors, decorations and props kept it very entertaining and different then any other haunted house I've been too. Many actors jumped out and either screamed, shrieked, said something ominous or simply told us where to go or to hurry up. This plus the interesting costume/makeup of the actors kept it frightening and surprising. The corn maze was definitely a one of a kind experience. We went through the maze twice and both times were amazing. During the second time, a worker who was off duty became friends with my boyfriend and they devised a plan for the actors to specifically attack me. This made the experience more enjoyable as well as frightening. Again, there were many actors with many different disguises and body paint to keep you on your toes as well as being a new element of shock around each corner. The maze wasn't much of a maze as you would think. There were no dead ends but there were a couple cut outs that the actors used to hide in. Overall, it was a great experience. I loved how personal the actors became with the guests. During the haunted house, one actor would mention that he'll "see me later" and then would reappear saying "found yuh" or "I told you I would be back". There was another actor during the corn maze who would block my path while remaining quiet and almost taunting me to try to walk past. This made the experience so much better then if they just jumped out and said "boo" and then disappeared. I would recommend that there be better crowd control for the sake of the actors. I did notice a lot of younger kids who would purposefully mess with the actors such as hiding in the maze with them, taking selfies with then without consent and even touching or harassing the actors. I feel like this messed with the safety of the actors and the enjoyment of the other guests. Other than that, this place is amazing and definitely worth it. The price is a little high but the actors definitely deserve it for what they put up with.

A fully equipped rehearsal and recording studio that has everything musicians of any genre could…read moreneed or want. With in-house amps and drum kits, just bring guitars and cymbals and you're ready to play. Easily the best place where I've rehearsed. Shane and Andre are extremely helpful and attentive.

My band was in Gainesville for a show and we booked Little Wing to rehearse. This is a great local…read morespot. The owners were fantastic to work with. Prompt communication. Very reasonable rates. Full service for rehearsing and recording. We will be back!

Just saw the production of Boeing Boeing. It was wonderful. I haven't laughed like that for a long…read moretime see it.

Most of the books were of unusually unfamiliar topics and authors. It was dark difficult to find…read moreanything in the back of the store. Maybe it's more for a different clientele or collector. The prices were on the medium to high side for used books. The guy in the store left us to ourselves and helped only when we asked.

I'm not a person that usually writes reviews, but this place deserves it. In my opinion, Worm Hole…read moreis by far the best book store in Gainesville. It reminds of the little book stores I loved in Cambridge, MA. The Theory section is unmatched in the area and I often find books at a better price here than anywhere else (just picked up a copy of Seeds of Time by Fredric Jameson for around $20, which is around $6 cheaper than I can find used copies anywhere online). Highly recommend this place