What to do in Gainesville, FL

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Places to Visit in Gainesville

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University Heights

University Heights might not have many top sights, but Hippodrome State Theatre and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

University Heights
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Haile Plantation

If you're spending some time in Haile Plantation, Haile Village Playground and Haile Village Center are top sights worth seeing.

Haile Plantation
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Duckpond

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Duckpond and surrounding area, you can visit Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.

Duckpond
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Pleasant Street

Pleasant Street might not have many top sights, but Hippodrome State Theatre and Thomas Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pleasant Street
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Sugarfoot

While Sugarfoot may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Regal Cinemas Royal Park Stadium 16 and Florida Museum of Natural History.

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Innovation District

While Innovation District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hippodrome State Theatre and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Innovation District

Day trip destinations from Gainesville