Best 24 things to do in Gainesville, FL

Explore Florida Keys reefs or wrecks with a certified dive guide

Fine-tune buoyancy skills with guided freshwater spring dives

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

Refresh your scuba skills with certified instruction in Florida springs

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

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

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

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

Spring-hop through the Santa Fe River's clear waterways

Spring-hop the Santa Fe River with swim and snorkel opportunities

Float at your own pace in a single-person tube

A full-day Santa Fe River paddle past more than a dozen springs

A short Santa Fe River paddle through gentle, spring-fed waters

Paddle the slow-moving Santa Fe River and explore springs from Poe Springs Park

Captain your own pontoon for river swimming, fishing, and spring exploration

Paddle transparent kayaks through Florida springs with a local guide

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

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

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

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

A gentle horse-drawn outing amid Goethe State Forest scenery

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