Gainesville Travel Guides (Updated September 2026)
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The best family-friendly activities in Gainesville for parents and kids (Updated September 2026)
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Ginnie Springs Glass Bottom Kayak Eco TourWesjine_M, Sep 2026
Loved it!
Me and my husband had an amazing experience at the postcards! It was very peaceful and calm. We really enjoyed this and will be coming back. ❤️

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Ginnie Springs Glass Bottom Kayak Eco TourAshley_B, Aug 2026
Beautiful Day
Very special day at the springs traveling with my partner for her birthday. Our tour guide Codi was friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. He caught us a crawfish to admire, pointed out the wildlife, and graciously took a few pictures videos of us and a few pictures as we were kayaking and swam. Would highly recommend the experience. Didn’t think about gators more than once or twice lol. My partner isn’t the outdoors type but loves to swim and she enjoyed her experience because it was beautiful, not too long and not too short. Much more intimate than what we imagined for Ginnie Springs.
LEONARDO_P, Aug 2026
It's worth it
Excellent experience, the place is beautiful, the equipment is good and the Codi guide is sensational. would do again
JOEL_C, Jul 2026
Perfect Day on the Santa Fe
We had an amazing time paddling up and back down a short distance on the river, visiting springs of different sizes along the way. Loved not having to worry about the equipment or anything because we had our guide. The springs and river were breathtaking.

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Private Rodman Reservoir Bass Charter Near GainesvilleDiana_C, Jun 2026
Best way to spend your morning!
First time fishing and it was absolutely amazing! Captain Walker is very knowledgeable and taught us about the varieties of fish we caught. We got to see some wildlife around us; an owl, ospreys, gators. We will definitely come back to fish with him!

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Private Rodman Reservoir Bass Charter Near GainesvillebellalM2218EL, Mar 2025
professional service for fishing
Capt Robert is one awesome guide. From the beginning till the end professional service.Caught a cooler full on a hot summer morning done early
lorettacP7794QP, Dec 2024
The Holiday Experience
We loved the challenge and it was so much fun. It was special family time for all of us and helped us to get more familiar with our city.
B7029TMbiancat, Jul 2024
Return to the aperitif
And before leaving an APERITONNO farewell... so much stuff... deserves, really deserves... to try! They explain all the parts of the tuna that are used... good good good
Shannon_B, Nov 2022
Great adventure
This experience was one of a kind. Took my daughter and 4 friends for her birthday. We had a blast! I would highly recommend this to anyone age 10 and up looking for some afternoon fun

New York City
Ginnie Springs Glass Bottom Kayak Eco TourCathrine_L, Aug 2026
It was a great...
It was a great experience! We had lots of fun and our tour guide showed us everything around. The springs were beautiful!
O8744QBnicholasm, Jun 2026
Overall and Incredible experience
Great 😊 experience with my wife was her first time kayaking and she loved it had an amazing time. Was a Beautiful day out in the sun with the natural springs to cool us down. Had a spectacular guide Codi who was super knowledgeable and kept us engaged the entire time.
sanderp365, Jun 2026
Amazing experience!
We had an absolutely amazing experience today! Our guide Malachai was knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly friendly throughout the entire tour. He made us feel safe, comfortable, and welcome from start to finish. His passion for the area and the wildlife was evident in every explanation, and he took the time to answer all of our questions.This was one of the highlights of our trip, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Thank you for making this adventure so memorable. We highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area!

New York City
Private Rodman Reservoir Bass Charter Near GainesvillelucynU4216ZS, Mar 2025
Pro guide
Great fishing trip with Capt Peter. He is fun to fish with and really knows his sport. A true Pro! Peter is a true professional!

New York City
Private Rodman Reservoir Bass Charter Near GainesvillesamuelgP9843JA, Mar 2025
My family fishing with Ken
What a fun day fishing with my family and it was all because of Capt Ken. He has a lot of knowledge about fishing and his accommodations are excellent!!
MPQRi22, Jun 2026
Wonderful experience with a great guide!
Terrific time. Our guide Codi was the best, amiable, helpful, knowledgeable. We went early in the day, at 8am, ahead of the crowd and before it got too hot. We'd do it that way again.
braydenk949, Apr 2026
Peaceful and Fun!
My husband and I had an incredible time kayaking and exploring with Codi! He was so nice and made the whole experience some much fun. He was very informative and offered to take pictures for us, he is great at what he does! We definitely want to come back!
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