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Gainesville weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Dec
65°F 18°C
42°F 5°C
2 in 6 cm
Jan
64°F 17°C
40°F 4°C
2 in 5 cm
Feb
68°F 20°C
44°F 6°C
3 in 6 cm
Mar
73°F 22°C
48°F 8°C
3 in 8 cm
Apr
79°F 26°C
54°F 12°C
1 in 3 cm
May
85°F 29°C
60°F 15°C
2 in 4 cm

Extended Forecast
Sunday
6 Dec
Hi:
63°F 17°C
Lo:
47°F 8°C
Monday
7 Dec
Hi:
72°F 22°C
Lo:
52°F 11°C
Tuesday
8 Dec
Hi:
74°F 23°C
Lo:
58°F 14°C
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Florida Museum of Natural History
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 8 attractions in Gainesville

Native American and natural history exhibits in this museum at the University of Florida.

Attraction type: Natural history museum
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Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 8 attractions in Gainesville

Herb and botanical garden displaying unusual plants from around the world.

Attraction type: Garden
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Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 8 attractions in Gainesville

The Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art  builds and maintains art collections and produces many exhibitions and educational programs for visitors to enjoy. It is a part of the University of Florida. HOURS OF

Attraction type: Art gallery
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Butterfly Rainforest
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 8 attractions in Gainesville
Attraction type: Nature centre
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Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 8 attractions in Gainesville

Historic home of the author of "The Yearling."

Attraction type: State park; Historic site; Historic home
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Florida National Scenic Trail
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 8 attractions in Gainesville

A scenic hiking trail that runs continuously from the Big Cypress Swamp in Southwest Florida to the Panhandle west of Tallahassee.

Attraction type: Trail
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Paynes Prairie
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 8 attractions in Gainesville

Nature area with woods and swamp as well as an information center describing the wildlife in the area.

Attraction type: State park
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The Hippodrome State Theatre

The Hippodrome State Theatre is the architectural centerpiece of Gainesville's Historic downtown and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The main stage theatre features the work of award-winning thespians and presents some of the best theatre in the country. The Hippodrome also houses a visual arts gallery, a cinema featuring first run artistic and foreign films, and a full service bar.

Attraction type: Cinema; Theatre
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