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GATOR COUNTRY Gainesville is called “Gator Country” for a reason, and it’s not only because it’s home to the University of Florida Gators athletic teams or the official name of the city’s newspaper. The state of Florida is riddled with American alligators, and Gainesville is no exception. While these crocodilians can be a sight to see, it’s wise to exercise caution and avoid close contact with any you may come across. You’re likely to see a gauntlet of gators near bodies of water including marshes, lakes and ponds, as well as on golf courses and while at nature preserves.
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CENTURY TOWER CARILLON Standing 157 feet tall at the heart of campus, Century Tower is one of the most iconic fixtures on the University of Florida campus. That’s because Century Tower houses a cast-bell carillon. According to the University of Florida School of Music’s Carillon Studio, there are fewer than 200 carillons in all of North America, and only four in the state of Florida. By definition, a carillon must have at least 23 fixed, finely tuned bells. The Century Tower Carillon has 61 bells, encompassing a range of five octaves. It is among the largest university carillons in North America.
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As the largest city in North Central Florida, Gainesville is known for two things – the University of Florida and being the birthplace of Gatorade. The city offers the comforts and affordability of a college town with the perks of a big city along with the natural beauty of the Florida everglades. Whether you’re in town for college move-in day, a football game, graduation or just escaping a brutal winter back home, Gainesville will welcome you with open arms.
4TH AVENUE FOOD COURT There’s something for everyone at this beautiful, shaded, open-air, pet-friendly park boasting a slew of local food trucks and vendors. Whether you’re in the mood for coffee, bagels, pastries, gelato, pizza or artisan sausages, the 4th Avenue Food Court in Downtown Gainesville is the perfect place to relax with friends, enjoy some Florida sunshine and unwind. Here you’ll find Instagram-worthy food that tourists and locals love.
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GO GATORS! If you visit Gainesville during the fall, then you can’t miss the chance to attend a live SEC football game at The Swamp. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is widely recognized as one of the toughest environments for a visiting team in all of college football, and if you witness this in person, it’s easy to see why. The Gators boast a devoted fanbase in The Swamp.
LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO STAY? Located only one mile from the University of Florida and only two miles from the football stadium, the Eleo Hotel features 4-star accommodations.
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