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Gainesville is home to the University of Florida Gators and their enthusiastic fans. Beyond college sports, Gainesville has a lively downtown area, several museums, countless events and outdoor activities.

 
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Gainesville, located in north central Florida, is home to the University of Florida. By far, the strongest current running through the city is the overt pride in the Florida Gators. Football season is bustling with students, alumni, and families cheering for their team. Aside from sports, Gainesville offers an eclectic downtown area with cultural performances at the Hippodrome State Theater, diverse dining, and hip nightclubs. Locals and visitors can also escape into nature at Paynes Prairie State Preserve or Devil's Millhopper State Geological Site, where you will see a 20-million-year-old sinkhole.
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CSI: Crime Scene Insects
Ongoing - starting September 03 2009, Gainesville
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CSI: Crime Scene Insects
Ongoing - starting September 03 2009, Gainesville
CSI: Crime Scene Insects explores one of the most fascinating areas of criminal investigation – forensic entomology. Through hands-on learning stati More
CSI: Crime Scene Insects
Ongoing - starting September 03 2009, Gainesville
CSI: Crime Scene Insects explores one of the most fascinating areas of criminal investigation – forensic entomology. Through hands-on learning stati More
 
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