(NewsUSA) - Gainesville, Fl. isn't just home to the renowned University of Florida, it's a vacation destination for many. Between the charming downtown with Spanish moss-draped trees, sprawling state parks and quaint towns with a small-town feel, the Gainesville region is a great escape all year round.
If your family stayed close to home for the holidays, make a beeline for warmer weather after the busy travel season has passed.
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