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About Gainesville
Discover Gainesville: Where Innovation Meets Nature
Time Zone: Eastern Daylight Time (UTC -4)
Airport: Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
Fun Facts:
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Gainesville boasts over 30 miles of biking and hiking trails with stunning natural attractions like the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens and Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park.
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The birthplace of Gatorade, invented in 1965 by a team of scientists at the University of Florida.
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A designated National Natural Landmark, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is home to a diverse array of ecosystems, including wetlands, prairies, and forests. It supports more than 800 species of plants and numerous wildlife species, including bison and wild horses.
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