Christina & Mattia
Things To Do
Ichetucknee Springs
Cool off as you drift down the Ichetucknee, a crystal clear, spring-fed river.
Retirement Home for Horses Inc Alachua Fla
Open to the public every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is two carrots! The Retirement Home For Horses at Mill Creek Farm is 335 acres of tree-lined, rolling green pastures that are protected by a perpetual conservation easement that prevents the land from being developed, ensuring that the Retirement Home For Horses at Mill Creek Farm will always be a sanctuary for horses in need.
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
This National Natural Landmark has attracted curious visitors since the 1880s. In the midst of North Florida's sandy terrain and pine forests, a bowl-shaped cavity 120 feet deep leads down to a miniature rainforest. Small streams trickle down the steep slopes of the limestone sinkhole, disappearing through crevices in the ground. Lush vegetation thrives in the shade of the wall. Researchers have learned a great deal about Florida's natural history by studying fossil shark teeth, marine shells, and the fossilized remains of extinct land animals found in the sink.
Payne’s Prairie
Far from the Far West, herds of wild horses and bison roam the prairie in this surprisingly diverse preserve south of Gainesville. Be aware that you will see lots of gators too!
The Bat Houses
Welcome to the world’s largest occupied bat houses. The University of Florida bat houses are located on the north side of Museum Road across from Lake Alice on the UF campus. The bats emerge every evening at sunset.
First Magnitude Brewing Company
One of Christina and Mattia's favorite watering holes.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Hours are subject to change. For more information, please call (352) 375-4683. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, or “The Swamp,” is widely recognized as one of, if not the toughest, environments for a visiting team in all of college football. Several facelifts after the stadium’s original construction in 1930 have made Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium the state-of-the-art facility you see at today’s game. Without a bad seat in the house, "The Swamp" ranks as the largest stadium in the state of Florida.
Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention
The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention is a museum that has a mission “to transform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries.” The museum is named after Dr. Robert Cade, the lead inventor of Gatorade, and reflects his view of combining science and art in a manner of “purposeful creativity.” The Cade family have been great patrons of the arts, including the University of Florida School of Music, Mattia's alma mater. The museum is located right next to the beautiful Depot Park.
Harn Museum of Art
In addition to serving the students and faculty of the university, the Harn is the most prominent fine art museum in the greater north central Florida region. The museum is known for developing high-quality and relevant exhibitions–drawn from its collection of 13,300 artworks–many of which have toured across the United States. Admission is free!
Florida Museum of Natural History-Exhibits
Located on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville and open year-round, the Florida Museum is one of the nation’s top five natural history museums. The Butterfly Rainforest is a can’t-miss living exhibit that features hundreds of free-flying butterflies and birds from around the world, along with an assortment of other animals, including turtles and fish, to experience firsthand.
