Gainesville with friends

Local tipStrong on indie and alternative, not just the used bins up front

5 min walk to the next stop

Local tipNo reservation, no problem, the bar stays open and serving dessert until 2am

4 min walk to the next stop

Local tipGo for the gothic back room, not the bar up front, and ask for a classic

4 min walk to the next stop

Local tipMost of the bands booked are from Gainesville, check the chalkboard before you sit

6 min walk to the next stop

Local tipNo cover most nights for the outdoor stage, even when the two bars inside are packed

Local tipStart here for the Hawthorne Trail and look for the old spring house by the lake

5 min drive to the next stop

Local tipSplash pad draws the kids, but the restored train depot has the shade

7 min drive to the next stop

Local tipAsk to sit in the van or under the plane, not just the greenhouse room

7 min drive to the next stop

Local tipBoard games are stacked by the register, grab one for the patio

1 min walk to the next stop

Local tipCheck the indie film schedule, not just the mainstage play calendar