Absolutely love this place! The yearly membership is such a deal if you need an air conditioned…read moreweekend activity for your kiddos. The programming is phenomenal. We are so lucky to have this place in Gville.

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.

While visiting Gainesville today we stopped by the Harn Museum of Art. This is a FREE admission…read moremuseum which we love. This place is great and they have so many great pieces. Didn't take many photos because I was involved in the moment with my wife and friends and amazed at all the nice art work they have. We stopped and asked the security officer a few questions. One was how long do these art pieces stay out for viewing and also do they transfer them to other museums around the country. He said they rotate out art work about every few years so it keeps things fresh and no they don't transfer pieces. All pieces stay in house. If you are ever in the area you must stop by the Harn Museum of Art! Also next the year Florida Museum of Natural History will reopen after a full renovation and you also must see that!!! Definitely recommend you visit this!

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.

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

Places like these are either great or horrible, depending on who is working there. Painting…read moreinstructors have to be patient, clear and entertaining. The women working here are good at what they do. I had a fun time painting. The prices vary on the project you do. Most are $35. This place is BYOB, so bring a cooler. You can also get beer from Blackadder next door.

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.

Stopped by the Just Be Nice Mural while exploring Gainesville, and it definitely lives up to its…read morename. The bright colors and simple message make it a great spot to pause, snap a few photos, and appreciate a little positivity. It's a quick stop rather than a destination that takes a lot of time, but it's worth checking out if you're in the area. Sometimes a reminder to "just be nice" is exactly what the world needs.

I was in Gainesville for a concert and stopped by First Magnitude Brewing before the show. This…read morebrewery was really cool and definitely worth checking out. The outside area is spacious and a great place to hang out and drink a beer. Just a really nice setup with a laid-back vibe. Their Honey Bee Citrus Blonde Ale was the highlight for me. That beer has officially moved into my top 5. I could drink it all day and honestly, I pretty much did since I found it on tap at a few other places while I was in Gainesville. Now I'm hoping I can find it somewhere near me in Orlando. Overall, great brewery, great outdoor space, and an amazing beer. I'd definitely go back.

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.

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.