RECREATION
State Parks
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
4732 Millhopper Road • Alachua, FL 32653
352-955-2008
A National Natural Landmark, Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park is a 120-foot deep sinkhole. Researchers have found fossil shark teeth, marine shells, and the fossilized remains of extinct land animals in the sinkhole. A visitor's center and a nature trail are on site and guided tours are available. mapDudley Farm Historic State Park
18730 West Newberry Road • Newberry, FL 32669
Located 4 Miles East of Newberry
352-472-1142
An authentic living history working farm, encompassing 325 of the Dudley’s original 640 acres, Dudley Farm Historic State Park is comprised of 18 historic structures which depict farm life from the 1850s to the mid-1940s. These buildings include the family farmhouse with original furnishings, a 1880s kitchen outbuilding, a general store and post office, and a functional cane syrup complex. more... mapFanning Springs State Park
18020 Northwest Highway 19 • Gainesville, FL 32693
Located 36 Miles West in Fanning Springs
352-463-3420
Located on the Suwannee River, Fanning Springs produces an average of 65 million gallons of water daily and is one of Florida’s 33 first magnitude springs. Swimming, snorkeling, and fishing are popular activities at Fanning Springs State Park. more... mapGainesville-Hawthorne Trail State Park
3400 Southeast 15th Street • Gainesville, FL 32641
352-466-3397
A recreational trail designed for walking, cycling and horseback riding, Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail is a total of 16 miles and runs from Boulware Springs Park through the Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and the Lochloosa Wildlife Management Area. more... mapIchetucknee Springs State Park
12087 Southwest U.S. Highway 27 • Gainesville, FL 32038
Located Four Miles Northwest of Fort White
386-497-2511
Tubing, picnicking, snorkeling, scuba diving, canoeing, swimming, hiking, and wildlife viewing are just some of the activities you can enjoy when visiting Ichetucknee Springs State Park. more...Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park
18700 South County Road 325 • Gainesville, FL 32640
Located in Cross Creek
352-466-3672
Author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings lived in this restored and preserved Cracker-style home for 25 years, during which time she wrote her Pulitzer prize-winning novel, "The Yearling." Guided walks through this National Historic Landmark home are available. more... mapPaynes Prairie Preserve State Park
100 Savannah Boulevard • Gainesville, FL 32667
Located off U.S. 441 in Micanopy
352-466-3397
Florida’s first state preserve, the 21,000-acre Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a National Natural Landmark with a rich abundance of wildlife with over 20 distinct biological communities, including alligators, bison, wild horses, and over 270 species of birds. Eight trails, a 50-foot-high observation tower, exhibits, campsites, fishing, and an audio-visual program are all available. more... mapSan Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
12720 Northwest 109 Lane • Alachua, FL 32615
386-462-7905
One of the few remaining mature forests in Florida, San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park is home to 18 natural communities which contain many species of hardwood trees, bobcats, white-tailed deer, gray foxes, turkeys, and many types of songbirds. Visitors often enjoy hiking, cross-country biking, and horseback riding in designated areas. more... map
Golf
Gainesville Golf Practice Center
6007 Southwest Archer Road • Gainesville, FL 32608
352-375-3223
"The Ultimate Golf Practice Facility," this facility includes a 4,200 square foot practice putting and chipping green, as well as a practice sand bunker for fairway and greenside bunker shots. mapHaile Plantation Golf and Country Club
9905 Southwest Forty-Fourth Avenue • Gainesville, FL 32608
Located in Southwest Gainesville
352-335-0055
This country club features a 6,526 yard, semiprivate, 18 hole Gary Player Signature golf course, as well as a pro shop, driving range, GPS electronic yardage system, a restaurant, and a 5,000 square foot clubhouse. Other features on site include two swimming pools, four tennis courts, racquetball, and a fitness center. more... mapIronwood Golf Course
2100 Northeast Thirty-Ninth Avenue • Gainesville, FL 32608
352-334-3120
Enjoy playing at this 6,465 yard, 18 hole, par 72 golf course that features plush fairways and fresh greens plus includes a driving range and a well equipped pro shop. more... mapMeadowbrook Golf Club
10401 Northwest Thirty-Seventh Place • Gainesville, FL 32608
352-332-0577
Situated on what was once an Indian Reservation, this semiprivate 6,289 yard, 18 hole, par 72 golf course is one of the most unusual and challenging championship golf courses in North Central Florida. A driving range and a pro shop are also on site. more... mapPlantation Oaks Golf Club at Turkey Creek
11400 Turkey Creek Boulevard • Gainesville, FL 32608
904-462-4655
This semiprivate 6,570 yard, 18 hole, par 72 golf course features green fairways lined with live oaks, pine trees, and lakes and includes a driving range and a pro shop. more... mapWest End Golf Club
12830 West Newberry Road • Newberry, FL 32669
352-332-2721
The "World's Largest Lighted Golf Course," this 3,940 yard, par 60 executive golf course offers challenge to players of all skill levels and includes one of the best pro shops in the area. Professional golf instruction is available. more... map
Outfitters & Guides
Adventure Outpost
815 Northwest Santa Fe Boulevard • High Springs, FL 32643
386-454-0611
This company outfits and guides kayaking and canoeing trips on over 30 waterways throughout the region plus offers sales and rentals of canoes, kayaks, and camping equipment. more... mapSanta Fe Canoe Outpost
386-454-2050
This guide company offers a wide variety of paddling excursions on the Santa Fe, Ichetucknee, and Suwannee Rivers with day and overnight trips available. more... map
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