Boulware Springs Water Works in Southeast Gainesville is a historic and somewhat mysterious building above a natural spring that looks all but forgotten. The white and green building was once used a meeting space, but it is now serves solely as a historic site. There are restrooms for visitors, but it once was part of … Continue reading The University of Florida’s forgotten origins
Things To Do
Hansel and Gretel – The Opera
The Phillips Center for the performing arts on the University of Florida Campus held two live performances of Hansel and Gretel on November 16th & 17th, 2018. Hansel and Gretel is a children’s fairy tale of German origin about a brother and sister that get lost in the woods and are almost eaten by a … Continue reading Hansel and Gretel – The Opera
The Sights, Sounds and Sets of Suwannee Hulaween 2018 Music Festival
Suwannee Hulaween wrapped up its sixth year of musical mayhem, and our recap is in. The four day camping festival over the Halloween weekend, served up a lineup with something for everybody and transformed the Spirit of Suwannee camping grounds in Live Oak, Florida into something out of a dream. This was my second Hulaween, … Continue reading The Sights, Sounds and Sets of Suwannee Hulaween 2018 Music Festival
An Evening of Vintage and Handmade at Curia On the Drag
Curia on the Drag will be co-hosting an evening pop up market on the first Friday of every month this Fall. The markets are held from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., and feature vintage clothing, accessories, and housewares, along with handmade goods, and a DJ for your shopping pleasure. Curia on the Drag is more than just a … Continue reading An Evening of Vintage and Handmade at Curia On the Drag
Gainesville Parks and Rec. hosts Frogs and Friends Friday
The City of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) department’s Frogs and Friends program at the Morningside Nature Center is an educational program for children featuring live reptiles and amphibians. The program takes place on the first Friday of every month from September through May. Each month, a staff member skilled in environmental, wildlife … Continue reading Gainesville Parks and Rec. hosts Frogs and Friends Friday
Best Boutiques to Shop In the 3-5-2
While we have given you a taste of the unique cuisine that Gainesville offers, the shopping opportunities are equally diverse. If you venture away from the Oaks Mall, you will find plenty of charming spots around town that cater to a variety of styles. In addition to infusing more flavor into your 3-5-2 shopping experience, … Continue reading Best Boutiques to Shop In the 3-5-2
Santa Fe Teaching Zoo
The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is a ten-acre wooded forest with natural trails located on the main campus of Santa Fe College, and is one of only two teaching zoos in the country. The zoo is home to a variety of native plants and more than 65 exotic animals. Upon arrival at the zoo, … Continue reading Santa Fe Teaching Zoo
Camp Suwannee
Located on the banks of the Suwannee River in Live Oak, FL is Camp Suwannee at the Advent Christian Village. Live Oak is located in Suwannee County, which is named after the river, and roughly an hour and a half drive from Gainesville. Camp Suwannee is open year-round and offers facilities for groups of up … Continue reading Camp Suwannee
Way down upon the Suwannee River…
The Suwannee River is a 246-mile long river that runs from the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia to the Gulf of Mexico in Florida. It is the third longest river in Florida and attracts thousands of visitors each year. Visitors to the Suwannee River often comment on the dark brown coloring that resembles tea or coffee. The river's color comes from decaying … Continue reading Way down upon the Suwannee River…
Sweetwater Branch Inn
Whether you’re visiting Gainesville from out of town, or a local looking for the perfect ‘staycation' getaway, the Sweetwater Branch Inn should be at the top of your list for accommodations! Built in the late 1800s, the Inn is a complex of two restored Victorian-era mansions (the McKenzie House and the Cushman-Colson House), guest cottages, … Continue reading Sweetwater Branch Inn
Haile Village Center
Recently we visited Haile Village Center for their annual “Light the Village” event. There were many locals in attendance, and one person visiting from way out-of-town: Santa Clause. Every year the Haile Village Center holds the event to bring the community together to drink hot chocolate, eat gingerbread cookies, and enjoy the Christmas lights. While we were … Continue reading Haile Village Center
Palm Point Nature Park
Nestled on the outskirts of Gainesville is Palm Point Nature Park, a 16.1 acre nature park, and a quiet, little hidden gem with trails covered in big cypress, oak and palm trees. But the real attraction comes when visitors walk down the shaded, moss-covered trails to the panoramic views of Newnans Lake. Birds, wildlife and … Continue reading Palm Point Nature Park
