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UF Bucket List
Haile Farmers Market is one of UF Bucket List.

1. Haile Farmers Market

7.4
SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL
Farmers Market · 7 tips and reviews

Visit GainesvilleVisit Gainesville: There are several different restaurants surrounding the Farmers Market, perfect for enjoying brunch after shopping for fresh produce.

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park is one of UF Bucket List.

2. Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park

8.0
4732 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL
State or Provincial Park · 22 tips and reviews

Visit GainesvilleVisit Gainesville: Wear comfortable shoes! There are 232 steps to get to the bottom of the sinkhole.

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens is one of UF Bucket List.

3. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

7.9
4700 SW 58th Dr, Gainesville, FL
Garden · 10 tips and reviews

Visit GainesvilleVisit Gainesville: During the summer months, the Gardens' giant Victoria water lilies are in full bloom and can stretch up to 6 feet across!

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is one of UF Bucket List.

4. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

8.6
100 Savannah Blvd, Micanopy, FL
State or Provincial Park · 17 tips and reviews

Visit GainesvilleVisit Gainesville: Bring your bike and try out one of the 5 trails in the park where cycling is permitted.

Gainesville Raceway is one of UF Bucket List.

5. Gainesville Raceway

8.1
11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL
Race Track · 8 tips and reviews

Visit GainesvilleVisit Gainesville: Check out street legal and grunge runs every Wednesday night from April through October for "Test-n-Tune." Be sure to bring your earplugs!

Micanopy, FL is one of UF Bucket List.

6. Micanopy, FL

Florida
City · 5 tips and reviews

Visit GainesvilleVisit Gainesville: There is a great farmers market at Mosswood Farm Store in Micanopy every Saturday from noon to 4 pm.

Santa Fe Canoe Outpost is one of UF Bucket List.

7. Santa Fe Canoe Outpost

21410 N US Hwy. 441, High Springs, FL
Canoe and Kayak Rental · 2 tips and reviews

Visit GainesvilleVisit Gainesville: The Santa Fe Canoe Outpost offers shuttles to and from the river and the canoe and kayak rentals.

Spring Arts Festival is one of UF Bucket List.

8. Spring Arts Festival

Gainesville, FL
Festival · 4 tips and reviews

Visit GainesvilleVisit Gainesville: Arrive early to find a nearby parking spot or park in one of the downtown garages. Don't forget to bring cash as some vendors don’t take credit cards.

Ichetucknee Springs State Park is one of UF Bucket List.

9. Ichetucknee Springs State Park

8.2
12087 SW US Highway 27, Fort White, FL
State or Provincial Park · 3 tips and reviews

Visit GainesvilleVisit Gainesville: This popular park is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Arriving early is recommended as the park fills up quickly.

Dudley Farm Historic State Park is one of UF Bucket List.

10. Dudley Farm Historic State Park

7.2
18730 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL
Farm · 2 tips and reviews
Gainesville Hawthorne Trail is one of UF Bucket List.

11. Gainesville Hawthorne Trail

7.7
Gainesville, FL
Hiking Trail · 2 tips and reviews
Volta Coffee, Tea & Chocolate is one of UF Bucket List.

12. Volta Coffee, Tea & Chocolate

8.2
48 SW 2nd St (at SE 1st Ave.), Gainesville, FL
Coffee Shop · 46 tips and reviews