The great outdoors
Parks and Nature
Bike, Hike or Just Change Your View – Explore Gainesville and Alachua County’s Bountiful Outdoor Open Spaces
Check schedules
Sporting Events
Home to the Gators, Gainesville is also a top destination for tournaments and events of all kinds!
Delicious dining
Dining
Locally-sourced. Innovative. Delectable. Unique. Explore all of the incredible restaurants in Alachua County.
cultural OPPORTUNITIES
Arts and Culture
Explore the dozens of opportunities for cultural events including theatre, music, dance, concerts, museums, exhibits and so much more!
Find things to do
Local Events
There’s always something fun to do! Check out this calendar of events.
discover our cities
Nearby Towns
With an ever-growing urban center surrounded by quintessentially Southern small towns, you will find so much to explore, discover and learn in Alachua County.
Additional Resources:
- Fun 4 Gator Kids – for kid and family friendly activities
- Gator Football – Traditions to know before you go
Get to know the area
Guide to Greater Gainesville
This guide provides information about Gainesville and the surrounding communities, education, culture, dining and more!
Sports
Gainesville
Check out the Florida Gators website for sports news, tickets, and schedules.
- Football
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Softball
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Gymnastics
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Swimming
- Lacrosse
Orlando
- Magic (NBA)
- Orlando City (MLS/soccer)
- Orlando Pride (Women’s soccer)
- Arnold Palmer Invitational
- Orlando Solar Bears (ECH/hockey)
Tampa Bay
- Buccaneers (NFL football)
- Rays (MLB)
- Lightning (NHL)
- Rowdies ( NASL/soccer)
- Yankees (baseball minors)
