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Visiting Gainesville, FL


Home to the University of Florida, the largest and oldest university in the state, as well as the Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville is a hub of education and culture. Perhaps due to its strong student population, the city is also at the heart of independent music in Florida, having produced numerous musical acts from a variety of genres. The natural surroundings, including parks, lakes and the adjacent Paynes Prairie State Reserve provide a green getaway from the bustle of city life.

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48 Hotels & Accommodations

8 Things to Do

130 Restaurants

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Weather

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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
Tuesday
1 Dec
Hi:
70°F 21°C
Lo:
58°F 14°C
Wednesday
2 Dec
Hi:
77°F 25°C
Lo:
54°F 12°C
Thursday
3 Dec
Hi:
65°F 18°C
Lo:
38°F 3°C

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The Magnolia Plantation Bed and Breakfast Inn

5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, California
29 Nov 2009

I have stayed at the Magnolia Plantation 6 times over the last 8 years and have always been impressed by the quality of the accomodations and the friendliness and helpfulness of its staff. This...more

Sawamura Japanese Steakhouse

1 of 5 stars
gainesville
26 Nov 2009

The services is not good, the chefs are rude. The owners are mean... more

Howard Johnson Express Gainesville

24 Nov 2009

I recently stayed at this HO JO in Gainesville. we had booked 3 rooms with the hotel. Upon checking all three rooms had a bad smell to them. The carpet was stained and soiled in many spots. THe hotel...more

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