Location: Gainesville
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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.
Restaurants in Gainesville
1. Saporito Oil Vinegar Spice
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Saporito is Gainesville's premier extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting room. With over 60 flavors to choose from, health-conscious and food-loving consumers alike can enjoy sampling before making a purchase. Saporito uses a two-hemisphere approach known as "following the crush", ensuring the freshest olive oil from around the world. Visit Saporito and "Experience the flavor!"
2. Artisans' Guild Gallery
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
One of the longest-running artists' co-ops in the United States with a gallery full of handmade works that include diverse media and forms. Featuring all local artists at a beautifully restored vintage home in the heart of downtown Gainesville!
Reviewed By IntDesigner13
Every time I have visited the Artisan’s Guild, there has been so much beautiful stuff to see! From pottery, to jewelry, to clothing; woodworking, glasswork, paintings ... the list goes on. What was always expected to be a quick trip would usually wind up being over an hour just because of everything there was to look at. The old location was nice just because of its central location to downtown Gainesville, but it always seemed a bit cramped, and I was definitely always a little extra nervous going in when I had my kids with me. The new location is wonderful because the setting seems much more appropriate for an artisan’s guild. There is more room to walk around, and everyone did a wonderful job of laying out the displays and making their new setting an improvement of the old. Not only is a visit here well worth the unique pieces you will find, but it’s like visiting an art gallery where you can actually leave with some of the art! Well worth a visit!
3. Haile Farmers Market
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Sungr8t - Gainesville, United States
This is about the nicest farmer’s market I have ever been to. There areMany vendors of seafood, organically raised meats and eggs, home crafted foods of all sorts, fresh ground coffee, fresh vegetables from the garden, beautiful flowers. There is usually a band playing. The shops in the village center are open as well as the restaurants. The atmosphere is very festive, but you should probably plan on getting there early because this is a favorite of many locals.
4. Gainesville Fine Arts Association
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
The GFAA Gallery shows art from over 300 members of the Gainesville Fine Arts Association, a 94 year old non-profit. Each month there is a theme and the members bring their work to the gallery. Each show is judged, ribbons and prizes are awarded. The themes vary from Living creatures, Human Image, whimsey to Trashformations. Open Tues-Wed, Sat 11-6;Thurs-Fri 11-7.
5. The Oaks Mall
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4.0 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By wagnerizumi
You'll find many brands and options to shop. The food court is complete . A pleaseant place to go shop or hang out. I recommend.
6. Total Wine & More
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4.0 based on 7 reviews
7. Coin and Jewelry
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Thornebrook Gallery
Thornebrook Gallery has been Gainesville, Florida's premier art gallery and custom picture framing establishment, specializing in two- and three-dimensional fine art, artisan jewelry, and contemporary fine crafts by locally and nationally recognized artists. David, the owner of Thornebrook Gallery, has a Bachelor of Fine Arts and has been in the business of art for more than 35 years.
9. Gator Cycling
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
10. Thornebrook Chocolates
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
