Guide to Gainesville, Florida

The University of Florida Office of Government Relations University of Florida PO Box 113157 / 111 Tigert Hall Gainesville, FL, 32611-3157 (352) 392-4574 Office (352) 846-3124 Fax

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome to UF ...... 2

Conference Hotel Information ...... 3

Getting to Gainesville Gainesville Regional Airport...... 4 Orlando International Airport ...... 5 Jacksonville International Airport ...... 6 Tampa International Airport ...... 7

Getting Around Gainesville - Transportation ...... 8

Visiting Gainesville Things to Do...... 9-11 Beaches ...... 12 Shopping ...... 13

Visiting Orlando Things to Do...... 14-15 Shopping ...... 16 Where to Stay ...... 17

Visiting Tampa Things to Do...... 18 Beaches ...... 19 Shopping ...... 20 Where to Stay ...... 21

Visiting Jacksonville Things to Do...... 22 Beaches ...... 23 Shopping ...... 24 Where to Stay ...... 25

WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA CAMPUS!

The University of Florida (UF) is a major, public, comprehensive, land-grant, research university. The state’s oldest and most comprehensive university, UF is among the nation’s most academically diverse public universities.

Florida has 16 colleges and more than 200 research, service and education centers, bureaus and institutes. More than 100 undergraduate majors are offered. Over 1,200 freshmen and sophomores participate in the honors program, which offers over 100 honors courses per semester.

The Graduate School coordinates almost 200 graduate programs. Professional degree programs include dentistry, law, medicine, pharmacy and veterinary medicine.

The university libraries form the largest information resource system in the state of Florida, containing more than 5.6 million volumes, 7.9 million microfilms, 453,000 e-books, 158,695 full- text electronic journals and 1,162 electronic databases.

UF has a 2,000-acre campus and more than 900 buildings (including 170 with classrooms and laboratories). The UF residence halls have a total capacity of some 7,500 students and the five family housing villages house more than 1,000 married and graduate students.

STAYING IN GAINESVILLE – HOTEL INFORMATION

CONFERENCE HOTEL BLOCK INFORMATION

REITZ UNION HOTEL (on campus) Museum Road, UF Campus Gainesville, FL 32611 (352) 392-2151 Rate: $99-129/plus tax per night Room Block: ‘UC12’ Cut-off Date: June 22, 2012 Website: http://www.union.ufl.edu/UnionHotel • The hotel is located directly on the UF campus on the 5th and 6th floors of the J. Wayne Reitz Student Union. • The Reitz Union Hotel is approximately .5 mile from our meeting location.

HILTON UF CONFERENCE CENTER 1714 SW 34th Street Gainesville, FL 32607 (352) 371-3600 Rate: $119/plus tax per night Room Block: ‘UF Advocacy Conference’ Cut-off Date: June 22, 2012 Website: http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/GVNCCHF-Hilton-University-of- Florida-Conference-Center-Gainesville-Florida/index.do • The hotel is situated on the SW corner of UF, across the street from the Florida Museum of Natural History and Harn Museum. • The Hilton Hotel is approximately 2.5 miles from our meeting location.

HAMPTON INN & SUITES GAINESVILLE-DOWNTOWN 101 Southwest 1st Ave Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 240-9300 Rate: $119/plus tax per night Room Block: ‘UF Advocacy Conference’ Cut-off Date: June 26, 2012 Website: http://hamptoninn1.hilton.com/en_US/hp/index.do • The hotel is located in downtown Gainesville, steps away from restaurants, local art and museums. • The Hampton Inn Hotel is approximately 1.5 miles from our meeting location.

For more hotel options, please visit: www.visitgainesville.com

GETTING TO UF – AIRPORT INFORMATION

GAINESVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT http://www.gra-gnv.com/ 7.03 miles to UF campus

DIRECTIONS: • Exit on Airport Drive • Right on SR 222 (39th Avenue) for 4 miles to US 441 (13th Street) • Left on US 441 / NW 13th Street

CAR RENTAL COMPANIES: Alamo: (352) 377-7005 Avis: (352) 376-8115 Budget: (352) 373-3959 Enterprise: (352) 372-8779 Hertz: (352) 373-8444 National: (352) 377-7005

RTS BUS INFORMATION: The Gainesville Regional Airport is served by RTS Route #25 (Airport to UF), Monday through Friday. Visit www.go-rts.com or call (352) 334-2600 for schedule and route information.

LIMO SERVICES: Absolute Perfection Limo: (352) 538-LIMO A Candies Limo, Inc.: (352) 332-4334

TAXI CAB COMPANIES: AA Taxi: (352) 214-2113 Best Way Cab Company: (352) 258-3875 Continental Cab: (352) 380-0193 Gator Taxicab: (352) 336-8484 Gatorland Taxi: (352) 359-7142 Independent Taxi Services: (352) 316-1396

GETTING TO UF – AIRPORT INFORMATION

ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT http://www.orlandoairports.net/ 124.12 miles to campus

DIRECTIONS: • Head east on Airport Blvd., Continue onto Jeff Fuqua Blvd., Continue onto S. Semoran Blvd. North • Take the ramp onto FL-528 W. (partial toll road) • Take Exit 4 for Florida’s Turnpike toward US-17/US-92/US-441/Orange Blossom Trail (toll road) • Follow signs for Florida’s Turnpike N/Ocala and merge onto Florida’s Turnpike/Ronald Reagan Turnpike (partial toll road) • Merge onto I-75 North • Take Exit 384, head east towards UF

CAR RENTAL COMPANIES: Advantage Rent-A-Car: (407) 857-1999 Alamo: 1-800-327-9633 AVIS: 1-800-831-2847 Budget: 1-800-527-0700 Dollar Car Rental: 1-800-800-4000 Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 1-800-325-8007 E-Z Rent-A-Car: 1-800-277-5171 Hertz Car Rental: 1-800-654-3131 Land M Car Rental: (407) 888-0515 National: 1-800-227-7368 Thrifty: 1-800-367-2277

GETTING TO UF – AIRPORT INFORMATION

JACKSONVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT http://www.jia.aero/ 81.0 miles to campus

DIRECTIONS: • Head south toward Dixie Clipper Drive, continue straight onto Dixie Clipper Drive • Turn right onto Pecan Park Road • Turn right onto County Road 110/Duval Road • Merge onto I-295 South via ramp to 1-10 toward Lake City • Take exit 21B to merge onto 1-10 W toward Lake City • Take exit 343 toward Starke • Marge onto US-301 South • Slight right onto SW 4th Blvd • Continue onto FL-24 W/NE Waldo Road • Turn right onto East University Avenue, head west towards UF

CAR RENTAL COMPANIES: Alamo/National Car Rental: (904) 741-4580 AVIS: (904) 741-2327 Budget: (904) 741-9910 Dollar Rent-A-Car: 1-800-800-4000 Enterprise: (904) 741-6390 Hertz: (904) 741-2151 Thrifty: (904) 847-4389

GETTING TO UF – AIRPORT INFORMATION

TAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT http://www.tampaairport.com/ 137.0 miles to campus

DIRECTIONS: • Head East on Tampa International Airport toward George J. Bean Outbound Parkway. Slight left onto George J. Bean Outbound Parkway • Take ramp to FL-60 East. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Tampa and merge onto FL-60 East • Take I-275 North Towards I-4 • Merge onto I-75 North • Take Exit 384, head east towards UF

CAR RENTAL COMPANIES: Alamo/National Car Rental: (812) 396-4140 AVIS: (813) 396-3500 Budget: (813) 396-3126 Dollar Rent-A-Car: 1-800-800-4000 Enterprise: (813) 874-3232 Hertz: (813) 396-4140 Thrifty: (813) 348-0607

GETTING AROUND GAINESVILLE - TRANSPORTATION

TAXI & LIMO INFORMATION

LIMO SERVICES: Absolute Perfection Limo: (352) 538-LIMO A Candies Limo, Inc.: (352) 332-4334

LOCAL CITY BUS INFORMATION

RTS BUS SERVICE: • The City of Gainesville offers daily bus service to and from the University of Florida campus to various locations around the city of Gainesville. • For information on bus routes please visit: www.go-rts.com • Download a complete schedule and map here: http://go-rts.com/images/schedules/current-semester/entire- schedule.pdf

THINGS TO DO - GAINESVILLE

ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT INFORMATION

GAINESVILLE EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR http://events.gainesville.com/

BUTTERFLY RAINFOREST Stroll through this 6,400-square-foot screened, outdoor enclosure with tropical plants and hundreds of living butterflies. Inside, view thousands of Lepidoptera species on the "Wall of Wings" and learn about butterfly and moth biology. See scientists working in the Rearing Lab and other research areas. Street Address: SW 34th St. and Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611-2710 Phone Number: (352) 846-2000 Website: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/butterflies/

DEVIL’S MILL HOPPER STATE PARK Visitors have a chance to see waterfalls, white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, wildflowers, raccoons and even otters at the park’s sinkhole. Visitors can hike down 236 steps, to the bottom of the sinkhole, which collapsed about 10,000 to 15,000 years ago. Street Address: 4732 Millhopper Road, Gainesville, FL 32653 Phone Number: (352) 955-2008 Website: http://www.floridastateparks.org/devilsmillhopper/

FLORIDA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Native American and natural history exhibits in this museum at the University of Florida. Street Address: Museum Road, Gainesville, FL 32611 Phone Number: (352) 392-1721 Website: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/

GINNIE SPRINGS Enjoy our seven crystal-clear, freshwater springs nestled in over 200 wooded acres along the banks of the Santa Fe River in Florida. Street Address: 5000 NE 60th Ave, High Springs, FL 32643 Phone Number: (386) 454-7188 Website: http://www.ginniespringsoutdoors.com/

THINGS TO DO – GAINESVILLE

ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT INFORMATION

KANAPAHA BOTANICAL GARDENS Herb and botanical garden displaying unusual plants from around the world. Street Address: S.W. Archer Road, Gainesville, FL Phone Number: (352) 372-4981 Website: http://www.kanapaha.org/index.htm

HIPPODROME STATE THEATER The architectural centerpiece of Gainesville's Historic downtown. The main stage theatre features the work of award-winning thespians. It also houses a visual arts gallery, a cinema featuring first run artistic and foreign films, and a full service bar. Street Address: 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601 Phone Number: (352) 375-4477 Website: http://thehipp.org/

MATHESON MUSEUM The museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of Alachua County, Florida. The Museum complex includes 4 sites. Street Address: 513 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 Phone Number: (352) 378-2280 Website: http://www.mathesonmuseum.org/

LAKE ALICE Lake Alice, on the UF campus, is where visitors can view live alligators. The lake is a preserve, and features a boardwalk where visitors can walk out and view the interface between lake and swamp. Street Address: 982 Museum Road, Gainesville, Florida 3261 Phone Number: (352) 392-3261 Website: http://virtualtour.ufl.edu/campus_sites/alice.htm

PAYNES PRAIRIE PRESERVE STATE PARK More than 20 distinct biological communities provide a rich array of habitats for wildlife and livestock, including alligators, bison, horses and more than 270 species of birds. Exhibits and an audio-visual program at the visitor center explain the area´s natural and cultural history. A 50-foot-high observation tower near the visitor center provides a panoramic view of the preserve. Street Address: 100 Savannah Boulevard, Micanopy, Florida 32667 Phone Number: (352) 466-3397 Website: http://www.floridastateparks.org/paynesprairie/

THINGS TO DO – GAINESVILLE

ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT INFORMATION

SAMUEL P. HARN MUSEUM OF ART One of the largest university-affiliated art museums in the US, is an 86,800-square-foot facility, which includes 32,800 square feet of exhibition space, a 250-seat auditorium, study center, museum store, café, and more. Street Address: SW 34th Street and Hull Rd. Gainesville, FL 32611-2700 Phone Number: (352) 392-9826 Website: www.harn.ufl.edu

SANTA FE COLLEGE TEACHING ZOO The zoo houses 70 species and 250 individual animals in its collection, situated on 10 forested acres. This is Gainesville’s community. The personalized tours are designed to give visitors a more educational and enjoyable experience and to give zoo students more experience working with guests. Street Address: 3000 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32608 Phone Number: (352) 395-5601 Website: http://www.sfcollege.edu/zoo/

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA BAT HOUSE The Lake Alice Bat House on the UF campus houses more than 100,000 mostly free-tailed bats. Each evening at dusk, onlookers can watch the bats fly out into the night. These bats usually eat half their body weight in insects each night. The bats keep 220 pounds of leafhoppers, moths, midges, winged ants, beetles and other night-flying insects away from us Gators. This is the largest occupied bat house in North America, and maybe the world. Street Address: Museum Road, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32607 Phone Number: (352) 846-0643 Website: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/bats/

BEACHES - CLOSEST TO GAINESVILLE

CEDAR KEY Approximately 57 miles from campus, 1 hour Cedar Key is a quiet island community nestled among many tiny keys on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Shopping, beaches, and historic district. Website: http://www.cedarkey.org/visitors.html

CRESCENT BEACH Approximately 70 miles from campus, 1 hour 30 minutes Crescent Beach, an eight-mile-long barrier island offers boating, diving, fishing, and more. Website: http://www.stjohnscountychamber.com/

ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH Approximately 72 miles from campus, 1 hour 35 minutes Located on Anastasia Island just east of the historic city of St. Augustine as well as the historic district, shopping, and outlet malls. Website: http://www.staugbch.com and http://www.oldcity.com/

SHOPPING - GAINESVILLE

BUTLER PLAZA Often called "The Miracle Mile", is the largest retail center in the Southeastern US, covering a one-mile stretch of Archer Road in Gainesville. Over 100 tenants on over 1.2 million square feet. There are two supermarkets, several clothing stores, shoe stores, a movie theater, various specialty stores, pet care stores, discount department stores, ten restaurants and more. Street Address: Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 Phone Number: (352) 372-3581 Website: http://www.butlerplaza.com/

THE OAKS MALL An indoor shopping mall featuring more than 140 stores located just off of Newberry Road and I-75. Street Address: 6419 Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605 Phone Number: (352) 331-0040 Website: http://www.theoaksmall.com/

THORNEBROOK VILLAGE Our shops are filled with one of a kind curios and fashions. Art galleries, rare gems, antiques and collectibles, specialty furniture, custom framing, designer eyewear, fine dining and exceptional boutiques. Street Address: 2441 NW 43 Street, Suite 6D, Gainesville, FL 32606 Phone Number: (352) 378-4947 Website: http://thornebrookvillage.com/

UNION STREET STATION Union Street's innovative mixed use combines fine dining and shopping, prestigious offices and luxury residences. Its ground floor is comprised of retail and restaurant including sidewalk cafes and shops. Street Address: 101 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32601 Phone Number: (352) 372-6172 Website: http://unionstreetstation.com/

THINGS TO DO - ORLANDO

ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT INFORMATION

VISIT ORLANDO http://www.visitorlando.com/

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA AND ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE Theme parks emphasizing adventure and the entertainment industry Street Address: 1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone Number: (407) 363-8000 Website: http://www.universalorlando.com

CITY WALK AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA An entertainment and retail districts located adjacent to the theme parks of Universal Parks & Resorts. Street Address: 1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone Number: (407) 363-8000 Website: http://www.universalorlando.com/

SEAWORLD ORLANDO A theme park, and marine-life based zoological park over 200 acres featuring 4 roller coasters. Street Address: 7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 Phone Number: (407) 351-3600 Website: http://seaworldparks.com/seaworld-orlando

DISCOVERY COVE Interact with a variety of marine animals, most notably bottlenose dolphins. In addition to swimming with dolphins, Discovery Cove guests can interact with exotic birds, tropical fish, rays, and land mammals. Street Address: 6000 Discovery Cove Way, Orlando, FL 32821 Phone Number: (407) 370-1280 Website: http://www.discoverycove.com

AQUATICA WATER PARK BY SEAWORLD Enjoy raft slides, lazy rivers, wave pools, kid’s areas, and more in this 59 acre park. Street Address: 5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, Florida 32821 Phone Number: (407) 351-3600 Website: http://www.aquaticabyseaworld.com

THINGS TO DO - ORLANDO

ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT INFORMATION

WALT DISNEY WORLD Family fun at various theme parks and water parks including: Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon is one of four theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort located near Orlando, Florida. The first park built at the resort, Magic Kingdom opened Oct. 1, 1971. Street Address: P.O. Box 10,000, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Phone Number: (407) 824-4321 Website: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/

DOWNTOWN DISNEY Disney’s shopping, restaurants, large stores, and entertainment venues. Street Address: 1494 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Phone Number: (407) 824-4321 Website: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/

LEGO LAND FLORIDA World's largest Legoland park geared specifically towards youngsters ages two through 12. With over 50 family rides, "hands-on" attractions and shows, LEGOLAND Florida provides education, adventure and fun. Street Address: One LEGOLAND Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884 Phone Number: (877) 350-5346 Website: http://www.legoland.com/

WET N’ WILD WATER PARK 60 acre water park with various attractions ranging from a relaxing lazy river to wild, high- speed body slides. Street Address: 6200 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone Number: (407) 351-1800 Website: http://www.wetnwildorlando.com/

SHOPPING - ORLANDO

THE MALL AT MILLENIA An upscale contemporary indoor shopping mall just off of Interstate 4. It has over 150 stores, and is anchored by Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Neiman Marcus. Street Address: 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL 32839 Phone Number: (407) 363-3555 Website: http://www.mallatmillenia.com/

THE FLORIDA MALL A large enclosed shopping mall located on the southeast corner of Orange Blossom Trail and Sand Lake Road. The mall has over 250 stores. Street Address: 8001 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32809 Phone Number: (407) 851-6255 Website: http://www.simon.com/Mall/?id=139

ORLANDO PREMIUM OUTLETS – VINELAND AVENUE There are over 180 stores at Orlando Premium Outlets. Street Address: 8200 Vineland Avenue, Orlando, FL 32821 Phone Number: (407) 238-7787 Website: http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=17

ORLANDO PREMIUM OUTLETS – INTERNATIONAL DRIVE There are over 180 stores at Orlando Premium Outlets. Street Address: 4951 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone Number: (407) 352-9600 Website: http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=96

WHERE TO STAY - ORLANDO

HOTEL INFORMATION

WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT HOTELS Walt Disney World Resorts offers three different price ranges of hotel accommodations: value, moderate, and deluxe. For a complete list of Walt Disney World Resort hotels please visit Disney World’s website. Website: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/

SEA WORLD RESORT HOTELS Variety of Sea World hotels including the Hilton Garden Inn, Fairfield Inn and Suites, Renaissance Orlando and Springhill Suites. Website: http://www.visitorlando.com/places-to-stay/hotels-and- resorts/?current_tab=sortResults&sortby=distanceToSeaWorld&btnSearch=sort+results&l istsearch_submit=1&listingGetAll=0&sfilter=&efilter=®ionID=0&listing_keyword=Searc h+Within+Results

LEGOLAND HOTEL For a complete list of Lego Land Partner hotels please visit Lego Land’s website. Website: http://florida.legolandtravel.com/4787_hotel-list_m2413_r893873.html

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT HOTELS Variety of Universal Orlando world class resorts including Loews Portofino Resort, Lowes’ Royal Pacific Hotel and the Hard Rock Hotel. Website: http://www.universalorlando.com/Hotels/Three-World-Class-Hotels.aspx

THINGS TO DO - TAMPA

ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT INFORMATION

VISIT TAMPA http://www.visittampabay.com/

BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY World-class thrill rides and broadway-style live entertainment and one of North America’s largest zoos in an unforgettable adventure for the whole family. Street Address: 10165 North McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612 Phone Number: (813) 987-5000 Website: http://seaworldparks.com/en/buschgardens-tampa

DINOSAUR WORLD Visit over 150 life size dinosaurs in an outdoor dinosaur museum. Take home authentic fossils at the Fossil Dig. Also enjoy the Skeleton Garden, Caves Exhibit, Deinonychus Island, Carnivore Boardwalk, and more. Street Address: 5145 Harvey Tew Road, Plant City, FL 33565 Phone Number: (813) 707-9776 Website: http://www.dinosaurworld.com/

THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM Immerse yourself in one of the top family-friendly aquariums in the country with interactive programs and behind the scenes with a shark feeding or penguin encounter. Street Address: 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602 Phone Number: (813) 273-4000 Website: http://www.flaquarium.org/

LOWRY PARK ZOO Zoo features more than 1,700 animals on nearly 60 acres of natural habitats, water play areas, wild rides, educational shows and interactive opportunities. Street Address: 1101 West Sligh Avenue, Tampa, FL 33604 Phone Number: (813) 935-8552 Website: http://www.lowryparkzoo.com/

BIG CAT RESCUE Stand three feet from a 750-pound tiger. Take photos that everyone will think you took on a safari. 100 wild cats - one wild time! Street Address: 12802 Easy Street, Tampa, FL 33625 Phone Number: (813) 920-4130 Website: http://bigcatrescue.org/

BEACHES - TAMPA

TAMPA BAY Approximately 132 miles from campus, 2 hours Tampa Bay is a large natural harbor and estuary along the Gulf of Mexico on the west central coast of Florida. Website: http://www.visittampabay.com/

ST. PETERSBURG BEACH Approximately 161 miles from campus, 2 hours 45 minutes The white sandy beaches and calm waters make this beautiful island a popular family destination on weekends and an ideal place to share a long walk. Water sports abound, including wave runners, scuba diving, fishing, parasailing, and more. Website: http://www.stpetebeach.org/

CLEARWATER BEACH Approximately 138 miles from campus, 2 hours 45 minutes This wide beach of sugar-fine sand draws volleyball players, sun worshippers, and swimmers. Website: http://www.visitclearwaterflorida.com/

SHOPPING - TAMPA

CHANNELSIDE BAY PLAZA Dining, entertainment, retail, cinemas and more. It is bordered by Ybor Channel on the east and Garrison Channel on the south. Street Address: 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL Phone Number: (813) 223-4250 Website: http://www.channelsidebayplaza.com/

HYDE PARK VILLAGE There are over 180 stores at Orlando Premium Outlets. Street Address: 1621 W. Snow Circle, Tampa, FL 33606 Phone Number: (813) 251-3500 Website: http://www.hydeparkvillage.net/

LARGO MALL Largo Mall features an outstanding selection of eateries, over 70 specialty shops and is home to Regal Largo Mall 8 Cinemas. Street Address: Seminole Boulevard, Largo, FL 33771 Phone Number: (727) 581-2684 Website: http://www.largomall.com/

WESTFIELD CITRUS PARK Over 130 stores, dining, spa, movie theatre and more. Street Address: 8021 Citrus Park Tower Center , Tampa, FL 33625 Phone Number: (813) 926-4644 Website: http://www.westfield.com/citruspark/

WHERE TO STAY - TAMPA

HOTEL INFORMATION

GRAND HYATT TAMPA BAY 2900 Bayport Drive Tampa, FL 33607 Website: http://grandtampabay.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp?null

INTERCONTINENTAL TAMPA 4860 West Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609 Website: http://www.intercontampa.com/

CLEARWATER BEACH MARRIOTT SUITES ON SAND KEY 1202 Gulf Boulevard Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 Website: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tpams-clearwater-beach-marriott- suites-on-sand-key/

TRADEWINDS ISLAND RESORT ON ST. PETE BEACH 5500 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 Website: http://www.tradewindsresort.com/

THINGS TO DO - JACKSONVILLE

ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT INFORMATION

VISIT JACKSONVILLE http://www.visitjacksonville.com/

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE BEACH Diverse waterways are Jacksonville's most defining element, creating a true Florida landscape and lifestyle with a range of activities to enjoy on a number of bodies of water, from the majestic St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway and numerous marshes and lakes. Street Address: 111 North Third Street, Jacksonville, FL 32250 Phone Number: (904) 247-6276 Website: http://www.visitjacksonville.com/beaches-waterways?6f14ba60

JACKSONVILLE ZOO & GARDENS Northeast Florida’s only walking safari. Discover the earth’s wildlife through interactive and educational experiences. The Zoo has something for everyone with more than 2,000 rare and exotic animals and 1,000 varieties of plants. This is a 73-acre park. Street Address: 370 Zoo Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32218 Phone Number: (904) 757 4463 Website: http://jacksonvillezoo.org/

LITTLE TALBOT ISLAND STATE PARK With more than five miles of beautiful, white sandy beaches, Little Talbot Island is one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands. Beachside picnic pavilions are available for use by park visitors and can be reserved in advance for a fee. A full-facility campground is located along the eastern salt marshes of Myrtle Creek. Kayak rentals and guided paddle tours are available. Street Address: 12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226 Phone Number: (904) 251-2320 Website: http://www.floridastateparks.org/littletalbotisland/

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY Museum offers inspiration of lifelong learning by bringing to life the sciences and regional history. Museum features the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, the largest single-lens planetarium in the world. Street Address: 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207 Phone Number: (904) 396-6674 Website: http://www.themosh.org/

BEACHES - JACKSONVILLE

AMELIA ISLAND Approximately 100 miles from campus, 2 hours One of the southernmost of the Sea Islands, a chain of barrier islands that stretches along the east coast of the United States from South Carolina to Florida. It is 13 miles long and approximately 4 miles wide at its widest point. It is situated off the coast in Nassau County, Florida, south of Cumberland Island, Georgia. Fernandina Beach and Amelia City are both located on the island. Website: http://www.ameliaisland.com/

JACKSONVILLE BEACH Approximately 86 miles from campus, 1 hour 50 minutes The City of Jacksonville Beach has more than 4.1 miles of sandy beaches which offer recreational opportunities year round. Website: http://www.jacksonvillebeach.org/

PONTE VEDRA BEACH Approximately 90miles from campus, 1hour 45 minutes Located 18 miles southeast of downtown Jacksonville and 26 miles north of St. Augustine. It is an upmarket tourist resort area best known for its association with golf, the TPC at Sawgrass. Website: http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-475100-ponte_vedra_beach_vacations-i

SHOPPING - JACKSONVILLE

THE AVENUES MALL The Avenues is a premier shopping destination in Jacksonville. A sophisticated, multi-level mall with more than 20 exclusive stores not found elsewhere in Jacksonville, plus several large department stores and over a hundred shops and boutiques. Street Address: 10300 Southside Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32 Phone Number: (904) 363-3054 Website: http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=124

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER Shop, dine, live and entertain in one beautifully designed life-style center. St. Johns Town Center offers over a million square feet of shopping and dining, including many new stores you won't find anywhere else in Jacksonville. The shopping center features a Park Green, a location for community events, and many fine restaurants. Street Address: 4663 River City Drive, Jacksonville, FL Phone Number: (904) 642-8339 Website: http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=857

JACKSONVILLE LANDING a focal point of downtown Jacksonville. The entertainment complex also offers many restaurants and shopping, plus great views of the city and the Saint John's River, and live music in the open court in the middle of the complex. Street Address: 2 W. Independent Drive, Jacksonville, FL Phone Number: (904) 353-1188 Website: http://www.jacksonvillelanding.com/

REGENCY SQUARE MALL Revitalized in 1992, this single-level mall offers 170 shops, including several large department stores Street Address: 9501 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL Phone Number: (904) 725-3830 Website: http://www.regencysquaremall.com

WHERE TO STAY - JACKSONVILLE

HOTEL INFORMATION

CROWNE PLAZA JACKSONVILLE RIVER FRONT 1201 Riverplace Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32207 Website: http://www.cpjacksonville.com/

HYATT REGENCY JACKSONVILLE RIVERFRONT 225 East Coastline Drive Jacksonville, FL 32202 Website: http://jacksonville.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp?null

BEST WESTERN OCEAN FRONT 305 North 1st Street Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 Website: http://www.bestwesternjacksonvillebeach.com/

FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES JACKSONVILLE BEACH 1616 N. 1st Street Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 Website: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/jaxjb-fairfield-inn-and-suites- jacksonville-beach/