Restaurants, nightlife, coffee and more: a guide to Gainesville's hotspots
By Heather Bushman | June 29, 2022From the coffee shops to clubs to casual eats, these are a few guides to the best spots in the city.
From the coffee shops to clubs to casual eats, these are a few guides to the best spots in the city.
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The Southwest Recreational Center, also known simply as Southwest, is a state-of-the-art fitness facility that has served more than two million students since the Fall of 1994. It consists of two floors, each having its own unique equipment and function.
First-year students, particularly those coming to UF from other states, may be unfamiliar with the institution that is UF football. The Gators’ history and culture can be intimidating and disorienting. However, once acclimated, it is an incredibly fun and rewarding fan experience.
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While the impressive, 140,000-square-foot Southwest Recreation Center boasts rows of treadmills, an upstairs track and even its own smoothie bar, the true heart of Florida fitness lies nestled inside campus. It overlooks the Florida Pool and resides in the shadow of the Swamp.
The start of the academic year brings the excitement of independence for incoming UF students, but crime on campus and in surrounding areas — from sexual assault to hit-and-runs — demand preparedness.
As Summer B students swarm the swamp, resources, from expansive libraries to curated study guides, await them.
UF Student Government, according to its website, acts as “a direct liaison between the university and its students.” But what does that really mean?
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UF RecSports offers more than 40 sport clubs for both men and women, from archery to wrestling to hockey; they are open to anyone from experienced athletes to people just looking to be active.
Gainesville nightlife is divided into two scenes: Midtown, the more casual college scene across from campus, and the slightly classier downtown scene.
These three parks are staples for students looking for an escape.