Going to Gainesville for the LSU football game? Here's where to eat, what to do with family
Nov 07, 2024
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Are you heading to Gainesville, Florida, for the LSU football game? Check out these places to eat and spend time with your family if this is your first trip to the Sunshine State.
The Tigers will play against the University of Florida Gators on Saturday, Nov. 16. Kickoff is set between 2:30 and 7 p.m. The matchup against the Gators will be the Tigers' sixth Southeastern Conference game of the season.
Are you making the trip to Gainesville to support the Tigers? We have compiled a list of some of the places to eat and attractions that your family can enjoy while visiting the Sunshine State.
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Where to eat in Gainesville
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille (110 Southeast First St.)
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille offers lunch, early dinner and dinner. Some of their favorites on the restaurant's menu include jambalaya, red beans and rice, crawfish or shrimp etouffee, shrimp 'n grits, shrimp scampi and French market pasta.
Embers Wood Fired Grill (3545 Southwest 34th St., Ste. A)
Embers Wood Fired Grill offers surf-n-turf options and a broad wine list with a full bar and outdoor seating, according to the restaurant's website. Some chef specialties on the menu include Maple Leaf Farms duck breast, braised beef short ribs and cumin-crusted Chilean sea bass.
The Top Hub (30 N. Main St.)
The Top Hub serves burgers, beer and modern American fare with vegan and vegetarian options, according to the restaurant's website. Entrees include San Diego chicken, top pecan tofu, rainbow trout and blackened salmon.
Gators Den Sports Grill (4200 Northwest 97th Blvd.)
Gators Den Sports Grill in Gainesville serves comfort food and cocktails. According to the restaurant's website, its menu consists of salads, soups, sandwiches, wraps, signature dishes, burgers and desserts.
Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company (201 Southeast 2nd Ave.)
According to the restaurant's website, Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company serves sushi, sashimi and robatayaki with a full sake bar and relaxed lounge atmosphere. Featured menu items include tonkotsu ramen, blue crab fried rice, bone-in short ribs and miso yaki black cod.
Things to do in Gainesville with family
Florida Museum of Natural History (3215 Hull Road)
The Florida Museum of Natural History features limited-time-only special exhibits, as well as eight permanent exhibits, including the Butterfly Rainforest and multiple outside areas for guests to discover, according to the museum's website. Click here to view the hours, admission and ticket prices.
Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation (8528 East County Road)
The Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation in Gainesville features a wide range of animals and guided walking tours of a wildlife refuge, according to their website. Some featured animals include a cheetah, Indian rhino, tiger, striped hyena and lioness.
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park (4732 Millhopper Road)
Visitors of Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park in Gainesville "can enjoy picnicking and learn more about the sinkhole through interpretive displays," according to the state park's website. Some experiences offered at the park include hiking, picnicking, tours and wildlife viewing.
Harn Museum of Art (3259 Hull Road)
The Harn Museum of Art features several exhibits and collections. Current exhibitions include Ghanian Fashion, In Our Time, Windows and Mirrors and Highlights from the Asian Collection.
Celebration Pointe (4949 Celebration Pointe Ave.)
Celebration Pointe is the "one destination in Gainesville where you can walk to everything: restaurants, movies, concerts, shopping and Gator events, according to their website. Shops at Celebration Pointe include Nike Factory Store, The Nail Spa, Bass Pro Shops and Zubi's Diamonds and Fine Jewelers.
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