Gainesville is celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week 2010 starting Saturday, May 8 until Sunday, May 16. It's kicking off with the 18th Annual Bed-Making Contest on Monday, May 9 at the Paramount Plaza Hotel from 9 a.m. to noon. What does NTTW mean for visitors and residents alike? Free admission to attractions! Many places are offering free admission with the purchase of one regular priced admission one day of the week:
- Sunday, May 9: Haile Homestead at Kanapaha Plantation
- Monday, May 10: FL Museum of Natural History
- Thursday, May 13: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
On Wednesday, May 12 Poe Springs is offering $5 off canoe and kayak rentals. On Friday, May 14, the "Let's Go Downtown Free Fridays" Plaza Series presents Hudost, an alternative/folk rock band that will play downtown in Bo Diddley Community Plaza from 8-10 p.m. "Free Fridays" begin on Friday, May 7 and last until Oct. 15. Go see what Gainesville has to offer this week by taking advantage of the great deals our attractions are giving.
