About Gainesville, FL
The north-central Florida city of Gainesville, along Interstate 75, is probably best known as the home of the University of Florida, which with nearly 52,000 students is one of the largest universities in the nation. Gainesville was founded in 1854 and named for U. S. Army Cmdr. Edmund P. Gaines. Attractions include the Hippodrome State Theatre, the Harn Museum of Art and the Florida Museum of National History. Gainesville and surrounding gives generously to the rest the world through Art and music Music like Sister Hazel or Big White Undies to name a few. Gainesville has a core of long timers but remains in a transient state. However many find themselves drawn back over and over.
