This is one of Jayde's favorite outdoor places in Gainesville! You are guaranteed to see an alligator.
The Lynx Books
601 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
Our favorite local bookstore! They specializein books that are currently challenged or banned in Florida, as well as those by BIPOC authors, LGBTQ+ authors, and Florida authors.
P.S. Anna attends their Florida Lit Book Club!
Harn Museum of Art
3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
We've been on many an art date here. Admission is free!
UF Bat Houses
Museum Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
About 500,000 bats live in these bat houses, and they leave their home every night to eat bugs (and consume 2.5 billion insects each night)!
Arrive before sunset to find a spot to observe the bats. They normally emerge 15-20 minutes after sunset.
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
4700 Southwest 58th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608
We love a botanical garden 🌺
Paynes Prairie Preserve North Entrance
4801 Camp Ranch Road, Gainesville, FL 32641
Stop by Paynes Prairie and maybe you'll see some wild horses and bison! There's also so many birds. And gators. Lots of gators.
The Repurpose Project
1920 Northeast 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
One of our favorite thrift stops. You will find the most interesting stuff here!
Oasis Tattoo Collective
201 Southeast 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601
Get a tattoo from Larry! @tattoosbylarry or check out another artist @oasistattooco