Alachua County & Gainesville, FL Sports Facilities
Home to the University of Florida and elite sports venues with an abundance of museums and state parks, there’s always something to do in Alachua County, FLIntroduction
CITY OF GAINESVILLE AND ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Alachua County, Florida is centrally located in the state and is home to a variety of great attractions including the Florida Museum of Natural History and Butterfly Rainforest, which is one of the nation’s top five natural history museums with a rotating exhibit every few months and a living exhibit of hundreds of butterflies.
The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention is an interactive science museum with a new exhibit every eight weeks, named for Dr. James Robert Cade, a professor at the University of Florida and the lead inventor of the sports drink Gatorade.
The Lubee Bat Conservancy is the world’s largest bat house and tours are available for all those interested in these fascinating creatures.
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a Florida treasure, featuring eight trails consisting of over 30 miles showcasing Alachua County’s wildlife. Nowhere else in Florida can visitors experience wild-roaming bison and horses. Nearly 300 species of birds also frequent the park along with alligators, deer and many other animals.
Poe Springs Park is the largest Spring in Alachua County for tubing, kayaks, paddleboards and canoes. 202-acre public park and underwater cave exploration. Take a dip and explore.
Get a Planner’s Perspective
Don’t just take our word for it, hear what these planners had to say.
“It is our mission to continue to build leaders through teamwork, sportsmanship and citizenship, and there is no doubt in our mind that our partnership with the GSC gives us the ability to follow through with that objective. One of our biggest goals is to find quality venues for our state championship events. We believe that when our student-athletes enter the venues the GSC has to offer, including the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, they immediately think they are on the world’s biggest stage.”
— Kellie Doucette, Director of Athletics, Florida High School Athletic Association
Joleen Cacciatore Miller
Find Your Perfect Tournament Facility
Gainsville-Alachua County Sports Facilities Spotlight
Gainsville-Alachua: A Powerhouse for Sports Tourism
Recently Hosted and Upcoming Events
Gainesville, Florida has a community plaza where tourists and members of the town can congregate and to watch live performances. Along with live music, there are a variety of event opportunities for fun and enrichment in Gainesville. One enrichment activity is the “Fascination of Science” Photo Exhibit at the Cade Museum which combines German artist Herlinde Koelbl’s work of art and science. The Photo Exhibit also carries portraits of Nobel laureates and leading scientists from around the world. Another popular event full of historical enrichment is the Gainesville Florida Scavenger Hunt: Gator Galore Gainesville Quest. This event is a mile and half long scavenger hunt downtown Gainesville that takes groups of people through their historical buildings to solve riddles.
Art and Culture
Gainesville has many museums, art galleries and walks for visitors to explore. These facilities include work from new artists to highly experienced artists, with occasional popups for the community to discover and make the most of their stay. Along with the standing facilities, are the outdoor murals of contemporary art in Gainesville as well as the annual art show festivals!
Submit the Form Below for More Info From Gainesville, Florida
