Here is a map and some links of fun and interesting things to do in Gainesville, FL. I hope that you like them! Josie
LINKS:
Florida Museum (free) & Butterfly Museum (charge) www.flmnh.ufl.edu
& Harn Museum of Art (free) www.harn.ufl.edu are all close together.
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens www.kanapaha.org is further West on Archer Road - before Tower Road on the North side.
ALSO: Go to Westside Park at 34th St. & 8th Ave. NW - This is a large well-equipped playground.