Everything was smooth sailing all the way. That's the PLUS…read more The negatives: I was not given the exact seat numbers; only the row. I didn't have direct access to the tickets. I had to subscribe to a third party company called AXS, created an account to login and access said tickets; but the AXS app won't even let me login after creating the account. So, I'm not sure I'll be getting my tickets or not before the event.

Expensive middleman posing as a ticket seller…read more Event Tickets Center is not the official ticket seller. Instead it's a resale broker that appears at the top of search results. I paid $184.80 for tickets that were still selling directly from the venue for around $97. When I realized the mistake and requested cancellation before fulfillment, the company delivered the tickets immediately rather than honoring the request. The tickets were real, but the purchasing process feels designed to make buyers think they're buying directly from the venue. Lesson learned: always go directly to the venue's ticketing provider first.

I could truly spend all day here and never run out of games to play. Went here for my son's…read morebirthday at his request, and it was a blast seeing how much he enjoyed the older games. Loved seeing all of the retro games that take me back to my childhood. Would love to be able to suggest games for them to get, but I don't know where they would put them they have so many! Didn't try any food, so I can only speak to the gaming experience. Worth every penny.

I am so glad I found this gem to visit during my trip to Gainesville! They offer a student discount…read morewith ID, which was awesome. I love that you pay 1 price entry fee to access the games. They do have an option where you can pay extra for a game card to earn tickets. They did have some pretty cool prizes, but we decided to focus on the pinball machines. This place has TONS of games to choose from. It's so cool being able to play older games for the first time. They weren't busy the night we went, so we just went around playing any game instantly. My favorite pinball machines were Toy Story, phantom of the opera, and Mario. The staff was friendly. They have a bar inside and some seating. Unfortunately there were a handful of games that were out of order. But I would say most games were working fine. This is such a neat place with so much to do! I highly recommend it.

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.

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.

The Acoustics Are Amazing!…read more The Atmosphere Outstanding! Can't Wait For the First Day of the next Petty Party At HeartWood!

Take me out the ball game and buy some peanuts and crackerjacks!! The Florida Ballpark otherwise…read moreknown as Condron Ballpark is a beautiful and excellent facility in the Gainesville community. This ballpark hosts the Florida Gators baseball team, and it opened about 2 years ago. This ballpark has an amazing 360 design view from the 3rd level which also serves as the floor for the press box and club seating. However on the 2nd level/concourse, that's where the main seating area is. There's more than enough seating and also there's berm seating for spectators who have the thrill to catch an out ball or even a homer! If you can get a chance to walk around, you'll be able to see the history of Gator baseball and the team's accolades. The concession stand has great food options ranging from the classic ballpark eats like hotdogs, peanuts, and popcorn to chicken caesar salad wraps, fried key lime cheesecake with a raspberry sauce, and a watermelon cooler. Also, the bathrooms are very clean which are amazing at a sporting event. My only issue is the parking, parking can be very tough especially if there's a tough competitor for the week/weekend, so I advise to get there early. I have been to several games this season, and I definitely enjoy the atmosphere and hanging out with the Gator fans.

Excellent new facilities conveniently located across the street from the softball field. If you…read moreplan your visit just right, you can catch 2 games and not have to change parking spaces. We came for an SEC game against lsu and unfortunately didn't fair very well. Parking is available at multiple locations within a short walk even with softball happening around the same time. We had some great times at the old ballpark but understand that we gotta keep progress moving. The cover over the majority of the seats is a welcome change for those sweltering summer games.

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

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]

Great local history museum! Free entry and downtown in a very convenient location. Definitely worth…read morestopping by.

We frequently attend the free lectures sponsored by Florida Humanities at the MATHESON. Always…read moreinteresting and sometimes outstanding. Great way to learn about little known aspects of Florida. Parking is limited (my guess is because people park here for other purposes than attending the museum) so I recommend getting there early.

This is a beautiful college football stadium. It's my wife's alma mater, but that didn't influence…read morethis review. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium was already getting a positive review, without that fact, and even with Florida State, winning to stay undefeated. The Seminoles going 12-0 for the 4th time in their history after I spent a fortune on tickets to watch the Gators win again didn'qt change the review. If you have never gone to a college football game, this is where you really should go to enjoy a great day for your 1st college game experience. People tailgating in the parking lot couldn't have been nicer to each other. Gator and Seminole fans were joking back and forth about their teams without things being taken seriously. It was refreshing. While my wife, 3 sons and I were walking to the stadium from parking lot 25, we walked upon an Airstream camper transformed into a mobile bar complete with massive quantities of Jack Daniels, Pillar rum and other liquid refreshments. There was also a large tent to escape the light rain and a few large tables pushed together full of free food for EVERYONE to enjoy. There were all types of sandwiches on high-quality rye bread with Mayo, tomatoes, bacon, and about an inch think of first-class delicious meat. There were also salads, jumbo shrimp in a type of oil and vinegar liquid with red onions plus other pasta salads sitting there for everyone. Yes, both Gator and Seminole fans were invited to eat there. Where was this when I was in college??? I realized, "Damn, I went to the wrong Florida University!!!" We looked for a place to pay for the food that we had put on a Chinett plate, and my wife went to the bar. She was told all the food, Jack Daniel's, Pillar Rum, and other tasty beverages were free. The owner of "The Florida Cracker" just wanted to party with all the fans before the game and was treating everyone. We thanked him because he was the highlight of tailgating. What an unbelievable gift for walking into the stadium. What a great guy!!!! Our parking lot was lot 25. It's great if you are sitting on the north side of the stadium. We were sitting on the south side in section D in the 2nd row from the end zone on the other side but if I had the same seats again I would park in the same lot because of the people providing food to the hungry students and the old fans. It was great. Entering the stadium was crowded but moved quickly. In a matter of minutes, we were at Section D and getting ready to walk to the second row. The kids were excited about sitting 2 rows from the end zone. The last point is their philly cheesesteak sandwiches. They are 100% better than expected. I usually don't like green peppers on my cheesesteaks, but all the ingredients merged perfectly for stadium food perfection. All 5 of the 5 of us would order them again. Even my wife who grew up a few miles from Philly. It's a great place to go!!!

HORRIBLE stadium good. $13 for a pretzel that almost broke my teeth. Hamburgers were absolutely…read moredisgusting. Worst hot dogs I ever had. This would never happen at hard rock stadium. Better city. Better college football team. Better food. DO BETTER.

Five years... So many basketball games, gymnastics tournaments--and now this unforgettable moment:…read morewatching my son walk across the stage of the O'Connell Center to receive his master's degree. What a thrill to witness the Warrington College of Business graduation. UF makes it truly special--each graduate's name lit up on the scoreboard, a professional photographer capturing that proud walk across the stage, and a celebration that honors every achievement. UF really does it right--this was so well organized and there was plenty of parking available. What an incredible way to mark this milestone!

Was an Amazing Concert and Night of Worship at the Tim Tebow and Zach Williams Break the Chains…read more Entry was very smooth and easy. Staff was friendly and helpful guiding us to our seating area. Vendors were well laid out for you to buy swag. Concessions ran smoothly as well. Bathrooms were very clean and in working order. I would recommend this Venue , if there is a concert, Collegiate game here, it will be organized, clean, and well ran. When we left the staff were still super friendly and asked me to do a QR Code survey for the event and how it was run.