Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

500px Photo ID: 46907804 - Paynes Prairie, Alachua Sink @dusk. Gainesville, Florida

This is a relatively new wetlands area just south of Gainesville, Fl. It attracts a large variety of birds and of course there are
'gators to be seen.

I love finding a place to hike during a #roadtrip. It means getting to stretch your legs AND see something new, since you're not in your home region. Lauding a 900+ mile trip from Orlando to Richmond, we hiked the Bolen Bluff Trail to get this view in Payne's Prairie, just south of Gainesville, FL.

This was taken from the Observation Tower in Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park near Gainesville. On a good day you can see deer, bison, and wild horses!

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First visit to the Cade Museum today... The building itself was probably the most interesting thing I saw. Very cool structure from every angle.

Depot Park

Find out about the history of Gainesville when you take a trip to Depot Park. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Florida Museum of Natural History

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Florida Museum of Natural History during your travels in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Cultural Plaza

Learn about the local history of Gainesville with a stop at Cultural Plaza. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Micanopy Cemetery

Enjoy a stop at Micanopy Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Micanopy. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

Micanopy Historical Society Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Micanopy Historical Society Museum during your travels in Micanopy. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

Price's Scrub State Park

You can take time to visit Price's Scrub State Park during your travels to Micanopy. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's festivals.

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