ON THE FLY:BIRD’S-EYE VIEW A G U I D E TO O U R FAVO R I T E N E I G H B O R H O O DS Ill us tration by Le s lie C halfont
Gainesville’s Greatest Hits It’s not all frat parties and football in the Gator Nation.
Above from left: Century Tower, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, the Hippodrome Theatre, the University of Florida bat houses, Satchel’s Pizza
1. HIPPODROME THEATRE
4. FIRST MAGNITUDE BREWING CO.
7. DRAGONFLY SUSHI
Heralded as the city’s cultural centerpiece, the historic theatre screens vintage films, hosts a robust season of plays and houses a permanent art gallery. It’s a gathering place for artists and aesthetes alike. 25 SE Second Place
Help save our springs with every sip at this downtown tap room, which pours everything from hazy IPAs to mouth-puckering sour ales and has raised over $60,000 for the Florida Springs Institute. 1220 SE Veitch St.
Fish flown in from Japan combine with the freshest local produce to create the finest sushi and sashimi in the Swamp. Unsure what to order? Roll with the staff favorites menu. 201 SE Second Ave. Suite 104
2. THE TOP
5. CADE MUSEUM
8. MADRINA’S
A hipster hotspot known for both its inventive vegan dishes and its hearty burgers, making it beloved by carnivores and veg-heads. 30 N. Main St.
Creativity is king at this museum made to spark inspiration. Wander the Milky Way, meet mothers of innovation, and quench your thirst for knowlege with the creator of Gatorade— the institution’s namesake. 811 S. Main St.
3. DEPOT PARK
6. HEARTWOOD SOUNDSTAGE
9. BEN HILL GRIFFIN STADIUM
What was once a toxic rail yard has become the green hub of Gainesville. Rollerskate through the conservation area or channel your inner child at the splash park. 874 SE Fourth St.
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This intimate listening room and recording studio is known for its acoustic perfection. From local folk bands to national acts, hear music the way it was intended—up close and personal. 619 S. Main St.
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No $2 PBR’s here. Escape the college crowd when you steal a stool at this intimate cocktail bar. Whether you order a classic or a crazy creation, these bartenders know the secret to the perfect pour. 9 W. University Ave.
Cheer for the orange and blue in all kinds of weather at the largest stadium in the Sunshine State. Remember, in Swamp Country, it’s always right over left. 157 Gale Lemerand Drive
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