I’m really excited to interview freelance writer Paulette Perhach about Gainesville, Florida. Paulette’s tips for the best things to do in Gainesville are awesome because she went to school here, moved to Seattle for ten years, and then returned for the sunshine, creative atmosphere, and low cost of living.
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Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park sinkhole tour. Photo courtesy of Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.
Gainesville, Florida
We share a lot of resources and local suggestions in today’s podcast, but you should also check out Visit Gainesville, the local visitor’s bureau. They are a wealth of information and can help you plan an itinerary based on your time, budget, and interests. And we really appreciate them sharing fantastic photos of local attractions for this week’s episode.
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University of Florida Gators football stadium. Photo by jcalderaio from Pixabay.
Getting around Gainesville
The local airport is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), which is about a 10-minute drive into the city. Use our Expedia tool below to find flight, hotel, and rental car options.
Paulette says that, even if you’re staying downtown, it’s a good idea to rent a car. For the best rental car offers, visit Avis, Budget, or Hertz. The Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS) is a budget-friendly option when you don’t want to rent a car because it offers low-cost public transit throughout the city. Uber and Lyft are also excellent ways to get around.
When you only need a car for a couple of hours, you can rent by the hour with Zipcar. Join now to get $25 loaded into your account.
Slice at Satchels Pizza. Photo courtesy of Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.
Places we talked about on the Gainesville, Florida podcast
Here is a map of all of the places we talked about on the podcast episode with Paulette Perhach about Gainesville, Florida. You can zoom into the map and click on each dot to explore the city.
- Red dots = best places to eat in Gainesville, Florida
- Green dots = best things to do in Gainesville, Florida
- Yellow dots = best places to stay in Gainesville, Florida
Who is Paulette Perhach?
Paulette Perhach’s writing has been published in the New York Times, Vox, Elle, The Washington Post, and more. She’s the author of multiple million-reader viral essays.
Her book, Welcome to the Writer’s Life (Amazon affiliate link), was published in 2018 by Sasquatch Books, part of the Penguin Random House publishing family, and was selected as one of Poets & Writers’ Best Books for Writers.
She blogs about a writer’s craft, business, personal finance, and joy at Welcome To The Writer’s Life. Paulette also leads meditation and writing sessions for passionate writers looking to “enhance their productivity and foster a sense of belonging” every weekday at 10 a.m. Eastern through A Very Important Meeting.
Here are a few articles that she’s written:
- On the Hunt in Tokyo for ‘Authentic’ Denim
- So You’re Going on a Trip You Can’t Afford
- Top Sustainable Destinations for Eco-Conscious Travelers
You can connect with Paulette on her website and social media on Twitter and Instagram.
Click here to download our one-page guide of Paulette’s tips for Gainesville.
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Tubing on the river at Ichetucknee Springs State Park. Photo courtesy of Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.
Stay tuned for our next episode
Pinar with her book.
Listen to the next episode when freelance writer Pinar Tarhan, the author of the fun rom-com series “A Change Would Do You Good” (Amazon affiliate link), shares the best things to do in Istanbul, Turkey. In this episode, Pinar and I talk about visiting Dolmabahce Palace, swimming at Prince’s Islands, and exploring the historic Hagia Sofia, which was completed in 537 A.D. We hope you’ll join us when We Travel There.
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