San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park is a nature preserve located northwest of Gainesville, in Alachua County, Florida. The park covers over 7,000 acres and is known for its diverse ecosystems. The park includes 56 archaeological sites, representing various eras from the Paleo-Indian period (10,000 to 12,000 years ago) up to the 20th century.

Gainesville is the county seat of, and the largest city in, Alachua County, Florida. In 2018 the US Census Bureau estimated Gainesville's population at 133,997.

The Florida Museum of Natural History, located at the University of Florida, inspires people to value the biological richness and cultural heritage of our diverse world and make a positive difference in its future.

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens in Gainesville, Florida is a 68 acre non profit facility comprised of 24 major collections visually accessible from a 1 ½ mile paved walkway. These include the state's largest public display of bamboos and the largest herb garden in the Southeast. Giant Victoria water lilies can only be seen in late summer as they are a tropical species and usually disappear in October.

Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation features 25 different species living here. You can meet the individual animals and learn their special stories. Every tour stresses important facts about conservation and preservation and the balance of nature.