Things To Do
Gainesville is a special place for both of us. Not only is it where Kaitlin lived for four years while attending the University of Florida, but it's where we met! It feels serendipitous for us to be married in the same city where we met and first felt that "spark." We hope you have time to experience the city and enjoy what it has to offer. Keep in mind that Gainesville is a college town and UF is in session at the time of our wedding, so some locations might be crowded. There are also many other attractions a short drive from Gainesville, including natural springs.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
157 Gale Lemerand Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611
aka the Swamp! Home of Gators Football. Most days the stadium is free and open to visitors, so come by and check out the swamp and where Kaitlin spent many Saturdays playing the piccolo as part of the Gator Band. While you're here, walk around other parts of North Campus including Century Tower and Plaza of the Americas.
Downtown Gainesville
200 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Downtown Gainesville is home to several restaurants, bars, shops, and entertainment. It is walking distance from Sweetwater Branch Inn.
UF Bat Houses
Museum Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
A UF tradition and free! Every night, people gather at the bat houses around sunset to see the bats take flight.
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
4700 Southwest 58th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
100 Savannah Boulevard, Micanopy, FL 32667
Harn Museum of Art
3259 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
Florida Museum of Natural History
3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
Home to a butterfly rainforest!
For all the days along the way