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OF GAINESVILLE'S
MOST COLORFUL PLACES
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Story and photos by Nicole Germany
1. Corks & Colors Studio Grab a paintbrush and head to Corks & Colors if you're feeling crafty. With a variety of activities offered, your masterpiece is just a few brush strokes away. You can learn how to paint a skull on a wine glass or create a funky feather work of art. corkscolors.com 352-373-8847
2. Satchel’s Pizza In 2003, Satchel Raye opened one of the most eclectic pizzerias in Gainesville. If you’re passing by for the first time, the floppy disc collage and the chandelier made of keys are sure to catch your eye. Satchel’s offers a wide range of pizza, calzones and beer. satchelspizza.com 352-335-7272
3. Butterfly Rainforest Exhibit Tucked away in the Florida Museum of Natural History, you’ll find a rainforest full of multicolored butterflies. This bright natural environment includes turtles, fish, birds and hundreds of flowers. flmnh.ufl.edu 352-846-2000
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4. DNA Bridge Vibrantly placed above Southwest 13th Street, the bridge resembles the molecular structure of DNA. Reopened in November 2012, the previously barbed wire-covered bridge is now a perfect place to take a run on a clear night.
5. The Church of Holy Colors Every square inch of the former church has been layered with splatters of paint. The space displays everything from large tree sculptures to psychedelic murals. When a new concept develops, the walls are painted white, and the process starts again. holycolor.tumblr.com 863-608-1861
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6. Devil’s Den Springs Scuba Diving Resort Hidden on a dirt road in Williston lies an underground spring open every day except Christmas. The water illuminates once inside, and steam rises from the surface each morning during the winter. devilsden.com 352-528-3344
7. Stage 7 Karaoke & Lounge Stage 7 is filled with flashing lights and glowing ambience. Enjoy a colorful redand-white melt snow martini by the bar or plan a group night in one of its ocean blue rooms. stage7gainesville.com 352-505-5156
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