Best places in Alachua County, United States to visit (UPDATED May, 2024)

Best places in Alachua County

Discover the best places in Alachua County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 1K places in the city.

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Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Gainesville

Mexican restaurant

👍 Eddie was awesome btw. Super kind and attentive. Probably the best service I’ve experienced in a long time. Restaurant is cute with indoor and outdoor seating. Inside there’s like layers of seating. Not the cleanest inside (Booths/tables). Dishes were fine. The menu has so much stuff on it it’s o...

$$ $$

4.90 (4.3K reviews) (~3.05 km from centre)

Furniture Country

Furniture store

Sizable store carrying classic styles of home & outdoor furniture, plus brand-name mattresses.

4.90 (1.2K reviews) (~2.28 km from centre)

Mattress Firm Archer Road

Mattress store

Chain retailer selling a wide array of branded spring, memory foam & adjustable mattresses.

$ $$$

4.90 (759 reviews) (~5.49 km from centre)

Depot Park

Park

This large park features a playground & splash pad, lawns, a large pond with a promenade & more.

4.80 (4K reviews) (~5.32 km from centre)

Florida Museum of Natural History-Exhibits

Natural history museum

Museum exploring the natural & human heritage of Florida with indoor & outdoor exhibits.

4.80 (2.9K reviews) (~4.44 km from centre)

Tinker Latin Restaurant - Main St.

Restaurant

👍👍 My wife and I loved this place! The atmosphere was fun and energetic. The food was incredible. We love South American food and enjoyed our meals immensely. We also had 2 delicious cocktails - I recommend the tamarind margarita! Wait staff was friendly and helpful. We will be coming back here again s...

$$ $$

4.80 (2.2K reviews) (~4.92 km from centre)

Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

Museum

Many species of butterflies & birds roam free in this Natural History Museum interactive exhibit.

4.80 (2K reviews) (~4.41 km from centre)

Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Nature preserve

Manmade wetlands habitat with birds, crocodiles, boardwalk nature trails & ranger-led tours.

4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~7.04 km from centre)

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Hotel

Simple rooms & suites in a relaxed hotel with an outdoor pool & a hot tub, plus free hot breakfast.

4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~6.78 km from centre)

Germain's Chicken Sandwiches

Fast food restaurant

👍👍 Phenomenal food and customer service! I recommend the honey bird, big wings Korean BBQ and hot honey sauce, wash it down with a glass of passion fruit tea. The price, quality, and quantity makes this a great pick. Follow my tiktok for my travel and food reviews @ravie818 😊

$ $$$

4.90 (531 reviews) (~3.94 km from centre)

Mac's Drive Thru

Hamburger restaurant

👍👍 Amazing food, well worth the wait. Burgers are amazing and the chicken sandwich is absolutely stellar. 11/10 you gotta check this place out if you're in town

$ $$$

4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~4.04 km from centre)

Villaggios Pizzeria

Pizza restaurant

$ $$$

4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~23.66 km from centre)

UF Bat Houses

Wildlife refuge

These structures house hundreds of thousands of bats that emerge on warm evenings just after sunset.

4.80 (884 reviews) (~3.49 km from centre)

Manhattan Gyros & Subs

Restaurant

👍👍 i hadn't had a gyro in years...and finally...we have this place not far from where we live. the gyro was the BEST! so delicious and filling. we ordered to go at the counter inside. didn't have to wait so long...and even if we did...would be worth the wait! my husband & i loved the gyros!! they h...

$$ $$

4.90 (428 reviews) (~4.18 km from centre)

Sweetwater Branch Inn Lodging & Events

Inn

Refined accommodations in a Victorian B&B with an outdoor pool, gardens & wine receptions.

4.80 (764 reviews) (~5.14 km from centre)

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park

State park

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author's restored 1930s Cross Creek farmhouse with tours & gardens.

4.80 (759 reviews) (~29.37 km from centre)

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Stadium

Massive arena dubbed "The Swamp" is home field for the University of Florida Gators football team.

4.70 (4.3K reviews) (~3.21 km from centre)

Satchel's Pizza

Pizza restaurant

Quirky stop featuring thin-crust pies & calzones, plus outdoor seating in a van or on an arty patio.

$$ $$

4.70 (3.7K reviews) (~6.01 km from centre)

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

State park

State preserve with various wildlife habitats & trails for hiking, horseback riding & bicycling.

4.70 (3.6K reviews) (~13.18 km from centre)

Blaze Pizza

Pizza restaurant

Hip counter-serve pizzeria dishing up crispy, thin-crust pies made with creative toppings & sauces.

$ $$$

4.70 (3.3K reviews) (~6.15 km from centre)

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Best places in Alachua County, United States