Top Gainesville Unique Experiences

This living exhibit features hundreds of free-flying butterflies, typically more than 50 species at any given time, birds from around the world and an assortment of other animals including turtles and fish to experience firsthand. Skilled interpretive staff are available to help answer questions and provide visitors with a personal and highly engaging experience. Visitors to Powell Hall will encounter signature permanent exhibition halls that explore the state’s unique habitats and rich cultural history, including information about some of Florida's early Native peoples. Visitors may view a Calusa Indian welcoming ceremony and mammoth and mastodon skeletons from the last ice age. **NOTICE: Tickets purchased on this site include a service fee imposed by Trip Advisor. Tickets purchased at the venue do not include this additional fee.**

Discover the unexpected history of America's first Gypsy Vanner Horses on this tour of Gypsy Gold Horse Farm. Wander past trees lined with Spanish moss en route to the stables, where you can meet Gypsy Vanner Horses, famed for their beauty. This tour provides an introduction to a niche bit of Florida history and provides information about an uncommon breed of horses.

Catch trophy bass at the Rodman Reservoir on a private fishing trip from Fort Lauderdale. Join your captain on a fishing charter to discover Floridian birds, alligators, and—of course—fish. You can leave your tackle box at home as all gear, including both right and left-handed rods, are conveniently provided. No previous fishing experience is required and your captain happily provides tips for every level.

Explore Gainesville with Operation City Quest! Our scavenger takes you around the city to find items and perform tasks for points. You'll use an app on your phone that will allow you to collect points! Check the rankings during and after you play to see your score and compare it to others. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Gainesville.

Walk around Gainesville while completing the Zombie Scavengers, scavenger hunt. Use an app to find a list of survival objects around the city and participate in fun zombie themed challenges for points. Collect points and take a look at your score compared to others around the country! All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Gainesville.

Take the worry out of your departure to Orlando-Sanford Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

Crazy Dash of Gainesville is a great way to see the city in a fun way! You'll use an app on your phone to submit photos of items you find around the city. For every photo you submit, you'll get points. You'll be able to see your score on the rankings after compared to all who have played across the country. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Gainesville.

The Gainesville scavenger hunt players will use an app to find objects around the city to collect points, and complete fun challenges for points. Players will be able to see their score live on the app rankings. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come and explore with us in Gainesville.

The Gainesville scavenger hunt players will use an app to find objects around the city to collect points, and complete fun challenges for points. Players will be able to see their score live on the app rankings. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come and explore with us in Gainesville.

Take the worry out of your departure to Orlando Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

This full-day Rodman Reservoir fishing charter lets you get out on the water, see Florida wildlife, and fish for trophy bass—the reservoir is well-known for its supply. Board a modern 20 foot (six meter) boat along with a licensed captain who provides insight into the area and fishing tips as you sail. Boat is additionally equipped with coolers so you can bring food and drinks along for the ride.

Take the worry out of your departure to Port Canaveral and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.