things to do in Gainesville, FL

Paddle transparent kayaks through Florida springs with a local guide

Paddle the Santa Fe River with shuttle transport and routes past 52 springs

Ride gentle trail horses through Goethe State Forest’s pine and oak landscapes

Ride a private wildlife tour with zoologist guides and big cat feeding demonstrations

Try your hand at throwing with a host coaching you along the way

Paddle clear kayaks to Ginnie Springs, Devil's Ear, and July Spring

Ride nearly 7 miles through Goethe’s longleaf pine and oak habitats

Get close to big cats on a private, zoologist-led outdoor tour

Try three kinds of throwing with coaching and host-led games

A gentle horse-drawn outing amid Goethe State Forest scenery

Walk or ride with professional zoologists and watch big cat feeding demonstrations

Pair a sunset carriage ride with dinner at Black Prong Whiskey Bar and Grill

Get to know the horses and the people behind the trail rides

Fine-tune buoyancy skills with guided freshwater spring dives

Shake, stir, and savor two cocktails with a private mixologist

Explore two freshwater dive sites with basins, caverns, and a prehistoric spring

Dive North Florida’s clear springs with a PADI-certified guide

Pedal Goethe State Forest trails with an experienced e-bike guide

Dive clear freshwater springs and explore distinctive underwater formations

Try scuba diving with certified instruction and a supervised shallow dive at Florida locations

Ease into horseback riding on a relaxed, guided route

Refresh your dive skills and explore an underwater cavern

Make a festive outing of a carriage ride with a holiday surprise at the end

Explore a cave spring with 72-degree water year-round