Gainesville, a town close to Jacksonville, Florida, is heavily wooded, surrounded by many water based attractions, and other destinations. Guests of Gainesville vacation rentals can enjoy historic, natural, and other attractions during their stay in the region.
The University of Florida is in the Gainesville area, so fans of the university’s immensely successful football program should take time to watch some practices or games. The Devil’s Millhopper State Geological Site is home to extensive geological excavations, which showcase fossils, rare animals, and plenty of greenery.
History buffs should visit the Paynes Prairie State Preserve, the Florida Museum of Natural History, and a recreation of a Florida pioneer farm during their stay in the area. The Morningside Nature Center and the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art are some other interesting attractions in the Gainesville area.