Innovation and vision make this growing city the place to be! Gainesville, the largest city in northern Florida, is home to approximately 127,000 people with a median age of 25.
Enjoy year-round accessibility to outdoor recreation, fun events, an exciting foodie scene, and an endless array of arts and culture choices, all within a short drive of Atlantic and Gulf beaches and popular theme parks.
Also home to the University of Florida – the 5th largest public university in the nation – Gainesville boasts many top-level collegiate sports teams, including football, baseball, swimming, gymnastics, track, basketball, and more. Although football season in this college town is certainly a spectacle, Gainesville also features numerous cultural and outdoor activities that make it a unique town and desirable place to live.
- Average annual high temperature – 80° F
Average high temperature in July (hottest month) – 91° F - Average annual low temperature – 58° F
Average low temperature in January (coldest month) – 42° F
Annual days where low temperature < 32° F – 14 - Annual number of sunny days – 224
Average rainfall (inches)– 47 inches
Annual snowfall (inches) = 0
Outdoor Activities and Fitness
Outdoor Activities
- Depot Park
- Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
- Sweetwater Wetlands Park
- Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
- Hawthorne State Trail, La Chua Trail, Bolen Bluff Trail
- UF Bat House
- San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
- Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
- Lake Wauburg
- Newman’s Lake
- Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park
- Blueberry picking (March – May)
- Surrounding Springs: Devil’s Den (35 min), Ichetucknee Springs (45 min), Gilchrist Blue Springs (40 min), Ginnie Springs (40 min), Rainbow Springs (50 min), Silver Springs (50 min), Crystal River (75 min)
- Nearby Florida Beaches: St. Augustine (1.5 hours), Jacksonville Beach (1.5 hours), Amelia Island (2 hours) Daytona Beach (2 hours), Clearwater Beach (3 hours)
Fitness
- UF Gyms (Southwest and Student Recreation Centers): Free membership with limited hours (or full hours at a reduced rate for residents) with access to group classes, intramural sports, etc.
- Gainesville Health and Fitness
- Yoga studios: Yoga Pod, Spotlight Yoga, Flow Space, Sanctuary Yoga, etc.
- Pilates studios: Club Pilates, Evolve Pilates and Fitness, En Core Pilates
- Orange Theory
- Pure Barre
- Cyclebar
- Community sports leagues: soccer, kickball, softball, etc.
- Biking trails
Museums, Culture, and the Arts
- Harn Museum of Art
- Florida Museum of Natural History
- Cade Museum
- The Hippodrome
- Curtis M. Phillips Center
- Gainesville Community Playhouse
- The Thomas Center
- Free Friday Concert Series at Bo Diddley Plaza
- High Dive
Farmer’s Markets, Breweries, and Restaurants
Local Farmers’ Markets:
- Monday: Grove Street Farmers’ Market
- Thursday: GNV Market at Heartwood
- Saturday: Haile Village Farmers’ Market
Local Breweries:
- Swamp Head Brewery
- First Magnitude Brewing Company
- Cypress and Grove Brewing Company
- Blackadder Brewing Company
Local Food Establishments:
- 4th Ave Food Park
- Afternoon Restaurant
- Alpin Bistro
- Bangkok Square
- Blue Highway Pizza
- Boca Fiesta
- Cintron
- Covey Kitchen
- Crane Ramen
- Cry Baby’s
Local Food Establishments:
- Curia on the Drag
- Daily Green
- Embers Wood Grill
- Germain’s Chicken Sandwiches
- Halo Potato Donuts
- Humble Wood Fire
- La Cocina de Abuela
- La Tienda
- Loosey’s
- Luke’s Bagels
- Mark’s Prime Steakhouse
- Maude’s Classic Café
- Nopal
- Opus Coffee
- Public and General
- Reggae Shack
- Satchels
- Superette Wine and Provisions
- Tamal
- The Top
- Uppercrust Bakery
- Volcanic Sushi and Sake
- …and many more!
