Posts with tag 'Gainesville'
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Plan a Hiking Trip on the Florida Trail - Northern Region
Do you love exploring the diverse, unique natural beauty that you can only find in Florida? This is the perfect time of year to plan your next hiking trip on the Florida Trail, which stretches for more than 1,500 miles from the Gulf Islands National Seashore to the Big Cypress National Preserve. The Northern Region of the trail is the perfect place to start your next adventure. We've got all the exciting details on what you'll find on the Northern Region of the Florida Trail.
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Where to See Christmas Lights in Gainesville, FL
Gainesville, FL is no stranger to holiday spirit! The home to the University of Florida, Gainesville and its residents don't slack when it comes to celebrating Christmas with ornate displays and festive atmosphere. Here's where you can see the best Christmas lights in Gainesville, FL.
Butler Town Center Friday Night Lights
Every Friday night through December 18, you can catch a live lighting of the Butler Town Center's Christmas tree. The event features special sales, letters to Santa, giveaways, and more. You can even tune in live on Facebook or Instagram if you can't make it in person!
Celebrate D Holidays at Depot Park
Venture out to Depot Park fo...
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Famous People You Didn't Know Were from Florida
There's an interesting feeling of civic pride you feel when you discover a celebrity you know and love is from your hometown. But for every well-known celeb from the Sunshine State, there's another handful of famous people from Florida you didn't know were from here.
The Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, & More | Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville may as well one of the capitals of Southern Rock given the number of legendary bands from the genre it's produced. Lynyrd Skynyrd of Freebird fame, The Allman Brothers Band, Blackfoot, Molly Hatchet, and .38 Special all hail from the Bold City. Rock bands continued to emerge from Jacksonville during the 90s and 2000s as well. You probably know Limp Bizkit hails from the First Coast, but so do Cold, Yellowcar...
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Dine Meat-Free at These Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Gainesville, FL
What once was a relatively obscure trend among small populations has grown into a full-blown lifestyle adopted by celebrities, professional athletes, and regular joes alike. Veganism's rise as a lifestyle choice has, in fact, made it easier for people to go vegan thanks to a great proliferation of vegan-friendly eateries and grocery stores – especially in cities dominated by a younger population, like the collegiate town of Gainesville. From trendy neighborhood spots to unique cultural cafes, here are some of the best vegan-friendly restaurants in Gainesville, FL.
Civilization
Located in a historic Gulf Oil building, Civilization proudly touts its locally sourced ingredients as well as its imp...
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7 Things Only True Florida Gators Fans Understand
233 days. That's how long it's been since the Florida Gators last played football. After an agonizingly long offseason, the Gators will finally don the orange and blue this Saturday for the first time in 2019. If you're a member of Gator Nation, this day couldn't have come soon enough. After all, Florida football isn't just a fun hobby – it's a way of life. If you subscribe to that idea, then you'll likely feel a deep connection with these seven things only true Florida Gators fans will understand.
Orange & Blue
They're more than just school colors – they're your very lifeblood. Bright, snappy, and vibrant, orange and blue perfectly capture the spirit of UF as well as the Gators' standout reputation on the field. Saturdays during football season see the entire town of
