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Gainesville, FL
Best Parks (Attractions & Activities)
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Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park |
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4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville 32653 • 352-955-2008 |
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Description:
GAINESVILLE. This natural attraction, a world-within-a-world, showcases the lush vegetation that took root in a 120-foot-deep, limestone sinkhole. Along the formation's walls, small waterfalls lend sound and humidity, and the rainforest microcosm lures folks with its unexpected beauty. A visitor center exhibits fossils and relics from the sinkhole, and a nature trail extends along the rim. More adventurous people can descend into the hole via stairs and boardwalks. At the bottom, sit for a while and enjoy the calm coolness. |
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Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail |
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3500 SE 15th St Boulware Springs Park, Gainesville 32641 • 352-466-3397 |
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Description:
GAINESVILLE. Taking advantage of an unused railroad bed, this greenway extends 16 miles from Gainesville to Hawthorne, beginning at Boulware Springs Park and traveling through Paynes Prairie Preserve. Paved sections accommodate hikers and cyclists, while an unpaved portion caters to folks on horseback. Along the way, travelers encounter terrific scenery, a host of local vegetation and wildlife, and overlooks that afford panoramic vistas of picturesque terrain. |
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