Gaines·ville n.
The coolest city in north-central Florida. Home to Elvis the Otter (above), and a diverse population of gators.

Gainesville's is home to numerous parks and recreational areas, fresh water creeks and springs, and Paynes Prairie - a 21,000-acre preserve state park.

Gainesville is also home to many wonderful restraunts, businesses and cultural activities. For more information on Gainesville, visit the official City of Gainesville website or http://www.visitgainesville.com/.

Aerial photograph of central Gainesville including
Hogtown, Tumblin, and Sweetwater Branch creeks.