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.

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