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.

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Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Nature preserve
Manmade wetlands habitat with birds, crocodiles, boardwalk nature trails & ranger-led tours.
4.80 (1.6K reviews)
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Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park
State park
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author's restored 1930s Cross Creek farmhouse with tours & gardens.
4.80 (777 reviews)
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Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
State park
State preserve with various wildlife habitats & trails for hiking, horseback riding & bicycling.
4.70 (3.7K reviews)
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Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Botanical garden
Trails winding past a bamboo grove & a pond with giant water lilies, plus a hummingbird garden.
4.70 (2.7K reviews)
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Spurrier's Gridiron Grille
Restaurant
👍👍 Our son Roman is a bartender at Spurrier's. We visited him at Visors during the summer, which we loved. Cool atmosphere! This time I picked the brunch he's always bragging about for my birthday. It was amazing! The food assortment and mimosa bar are top notch! I can't wait to go back. I still need t...
$ $$$
4.70 (1.9K reviews)
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La Chua Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 500 alligators. Up to 20 feet long. There were so many lining the lake shore I thought they were sediment control black tires at first. We were safe on the elevated walkway. Creepy signs warning us to be outta there by dark (when they eat) and for good reason. I will never forget this place. If I ha...
4.80 (519 reviews)
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Veterans Memorial Park
Park
👍👍 Treated my wife to a magical picnic at veteran memorial state Park
4.70 (896 reviews)
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Patticakes in the Village
Coffee shop
👍 This is a unique little find in a really cute town center. They have good hot chocolate and I wish there was one closer to the university campus. My only complaint is that I keep getting emails and text messages since going and signing up for rewards. One of the messages even spoofed my area code (w...
$ $$$
4.80 (378 reviews)
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Celebration Pointe
Shopping mall
Breezy, open-air plaza offering retail shops, restaurants, a movie theater & green space.
4.60 (3.4K reviews)
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Regal Celebration Pointe 10 & RPX
Movie theater
Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.
4.60 (2.9K reviews)
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Ecopassage Observation Boardwalk
Nature preserve
👍👍 This attraction is located right off of 441, and it is so nice and peaceful! On this particular afternoon while traveling with my husband, my brother in law and big sis we saw a couple of gators and birds. (Please give thumbs up if this review helped you!)
4.80 (344 reviews)
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The Bakery Mill
Restaurant
😐 To be honest, I've been pretty disappointed with the Bakery Mill every time our business orders lunch in from here. Eaten their food about 5 times and it's always a bit underwhelming. Soggy/stale fries, soggy/soft tomato slices, meat is okay, bread toasted nicely, but nothing special. I really wish...
$ $$$
4.70 (575 reviews)
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San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
State park
Park featuring mature trees & wildlife, plus hiking, biking & horseback riding trails.
4.80 (319 reviews)
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Linda Vista
Mexican restaurant
A menu of enchiladas & tacos offered in a vibrant, colorful setting with lots of Mexican artwork.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
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Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza
Pizza restaurant
Local Italian chain serving stone-fired pizzas, plus pasta, entrees & subs, in a relaxed atmosphere.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
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Lubee Bat Conservancy
Non-profit organization
👍👍 We were so fortunate to get to experience the VIP tour Lubee offers, which gets booked up well in advance. If you love bats like my family and I do, the tour is so worth it. Anna was a great tour guide who introduced us to some of the many flying foxes they take care of, as well as Pumpernickel (an...
4.80 (278 reviews)
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Bangkok Square
Thai restaurant
Casual, family-owned eatery preparing traditional Thai dishes & desserts in a warm, cozy atmosphere.
$ $$$
4.60 (951 reviews)
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Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
Zoo
Zookeeper training facility at Santa Fe College, with a small zoo & playground open to the public.
4.70 (373 reviews)
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Tipple's Brews & Wine
Beer store
👍👍 Fun place to try all different kinds of beer. Staff very knowledgeable. You can buy 1 beer at a time. Seating inside and outside. I heard there are food trucks some evenings. Really cool place to get unique beers and wines.
4.80 (244 reviews)
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Marjorie-Kinnan Rawlings House
Historical place
👍👍 Absolutely beautiful slice of old Florida.
4.90 (177 reviews)
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