Let Your Fingers Do the Walking in Historic Gainesville Neighborhoods

So when does high-tech meet history? When you let your fingers doing the walking with a new cell phone tour . Now a step back in Gainesville's rich history, is at your fingertips. The narratives provide vivid details about each of sites, neighborhoods, attractions and bed an & breakfasts included in this program.

Whether you're actually in Gainesville or simply planning the next vacation itinerary, VisitGainesville’s new tour by cell is fast becoming THE guide to Gainesville’s historic roots.

Down Home and Grown in Gainesville Florida

Ironically, some of the best consumers of Gainesville’s local produce are actually vacationers staying at one of the area’s historic Bed and Breakfasts.

Each morning the proprietors at each of Gainesville area’s seven charming inns busily dish up traditional favorites -- most made with fresh ingredients purchased at one of Gainesville’s growing number of Farmers markets. From fresh plucked seasonal fruits drizzled with locally produced honey to a savory frittata loaded with red ripe tomatoes and just-snipped basil, a sampling of delectable dishes are always on the menu at Gainesville charming B&B’s.

Even better news for foodies, especially farmers market-following ones, Gainesville's list of markets is growing. Take a look see at the latest issue on the Hogtown HomeGrown website to get the latest listing and locations. The newsletter, produced by local expert foodie, Stephanie Hamblen, also features delectable recipes using some of these markets freshest and most bountiful fruits and veggies.

Better yet, after visting the website, actually explore Gainesville's markets...sample, sip and savor!

Take a Walk on Gainesville's wild side!

Boomer Vacations in a College Town – As home to the University of Florida, one of nation’s top-ranked universities, education is the foundation for many-things Gainesville. So it only stands to reason that Gainesville is fast-becoming a hot-spot for active mature adults wishing to combine educational and entertaining adventures in a slightly off-the-beaten path Florida destination. Itinerary highlights include searching for pre-historic Mastodon bones on an archeological dig with the staff from the Florida Museum of Natural History or join in on a ‘Gentle Walk’ around the La Chua Trail with a Paynes Prairie State Park ranger or help grind sugar cane with the Florida Cracker farmers at Dudley Farm State Park.