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. 

Dudley 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... 

Fanning 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...

Gainesville-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...

Ichetucknee 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... 

Paynes 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...

San 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...

Big Bend Charters 62 Miles Away from Gainesville, 352-498-3703, Offers offshore charter fishing. Pristine waters, calm seas and a variety of fish will be sure to please all anglers. Grouper, amberjack, snapper, cobia, kingfish, barracuda and more.

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.  

Haile 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.

Ironwood 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...

Meadowbrook 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...

Plantation 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...

West 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... 

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... 

Santa 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...