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Gators are wild in Gainesville, especially during football season, but there are plenty of things to do when the Gators leave The Swamp. STORY: LEIGH NEELY
Gainesville, FL
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hough much in Gainesville revolves around the University of Florida, the good news is you can enjoy this beautiful city any time. I visited during summer, but it was exciting to see Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium from my room at AC Hotel Gainesville Downtown. This new Marriott hotel chain is elegant and comfortable. On a delightfully busy corner, this new hotel is less than a mile from the UF campus and offers access to anywhere in the city in minutes. Before you go out for the evening, stop at the lobby lounge to see the special ritual called “Fog on the Swamp.�
September 2018
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