Gainesville
United States · FloridaUS
1864 battle of the American Civil War
The Battle of Gainesville was an American Civil War engagement fought on August 17, 1864, when a Confederate force defeated Union detachments from Jacksonville, Florida. The result of the battle was the Confederate occupation of Gainesville for the remainder of the war.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 29.652, -82.325
- Timezone
- America/New_York
Overview of Gainesville
Travellers heading to Florida, United States will find Gainesville, a spot. Plan around nature, sports and water sports and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Gainesville
Nature in Gainesville
(1)On the nature side, Gainesville offers Gardens. All of it is drawn from Gainesville's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Gainesville
(1)On the sports side, Gainesville offers Biking. All of it is drawn from Gainesville's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Gainesville
(1)Water Sports in Gainesville covers Jet Skiing. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Gainesville.
Best time to visit Gainesville
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
Gainesville is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Florida and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near Gainesville that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gainesville known for?
- Gainesville, in Florida, United States, is best known for nature, sports and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Gainesville?
- Recorded activities in Gainesville include Gardens, Biking and Jet Skiing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Gainesville?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is Gainesville located?
- Gainesville is located in Florida, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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