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Alachua (/əˈlætʃu.eɪ/ ə-LATCH-oo-ay) is a city in Alachua County, Florida, United States. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city's population was 9,059. The city is part of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which was home to 264,275 people at the 2010 census.
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1. Retirement Home For Horses at Mill Creek Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By judiannp2015 - Alachua, United States
You don't want to miss this. Only open to the public on Saturday mornings, but worth arranging a schedule to do this. We take all our out-of-town visitors here, especially if they have children (but any age enjoys this). It says admission is two carrots, but bring as many bags of carrots as you can carry, apples too, as you'll run out faster than you think. A nice stroll in a lovely site, the work they do with the older horses is fantastic. You can picnic also. What you do is walk around, the horses and donkeys come to the fence for attention, gentle words of praise and pats and they KNOW you may have a carrot or apple for them! The owner (Mary Gregory) says they KNOW when it's Saturday as they wake up excited to see the visitors. Even the blind horses know where to find the carrots or apples on your hand. If you've never fed a horse, ask how best to do it from the staff. Such a peaceful, relaxing place! P.s. They don't ask for admission, so bring a few extra dollars to donate or buy a t-shirt. It helps pay for the expenses of feeding and caring for the many retired and rescued horses.
2. Scuba Monkey Dive Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Scuba Monkey Dive Center is family owned and operated. Our goal is to provide the best customer service, an excellent line of products and great prices. We take pride in offering not just a variety of dive options but also a fun social experience. At SMDC there's a little something for everyone, whether it's the highest quality equipment or an economical package, something for the active diver or a brand new student. Come check out SMDC and let us help with all of your diving needs.
3. Deep Spring Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Alachua Florida’s Deep Spring Farm contributes organic goodness to the community: U Pick We Pick berries | Specialty edibles | Productive plants. DSF intends to produce year round U Pick edibles. Catch up with the farmers and inspect natural farming methods and projects for yourself. Pick berries, picnic under oaks, explore the 1 ac 32’ deep springfed pond. $10 fee includes recreation and U pick seasonal produce/flowers to take home. The setting is a sensitive springfed ecosystem under restoration: best for adults and possibly older children. Visit by RSVP: text or email. Thank you for saving our springs!
4. San Felasco Hammock State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By M5420BDdavidc - Florida, United States
A 1 day ride. Lots of tree canopy in the Preserve and very well marked trails. Accessed core trails from main Trail Head off of 63rd Blvd. Many great trails, lots of blues and interesting blacks. Nice warm up green is Meadow View so enjoy it. Best blue trail is Sweet Gum. Didn’t make it to Dogwood or Pine For You due to rain but a local recommended it. A misleading black trail is Tung Nut and it’s a graded grass cut trail that is not fun. Several picnic areas in case of rain at park entrance as well as restrooms. Not much traffic but we were there mid week. No critter sightings but several hikers on shared trails. Recommend Deep Woods OFF. Highly recommend and will return and ride Dogwood and Pine For You.
5. Mill Creek Preserve West
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By davidricard0b - Gainesville, United States
It was a very peaceful place, you can easily get connected with the nature, relax and enjoy a nice walk around the woods.
6. Plantation Oaks
Players are challenged at all skill levels at this 18-hole championship golf course that stretches 6,450 yards at par 72.
