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15 Perfect Places To Take Artsy Instagram Pictures Around UF

Being a Gainesville resident and an avid Instagram aesthetic seeker is a match made in heaven. Gainesville  has beautiful springs, colorful restaurants, nature parks, cozy coffee shops and so much more just waiting to be photographed. Who knew? Read on for 15 places for Instagram worthy pictures around the UF campus!

1. Karma Cream

This is a gem right off of campus. Karma Cream is an urban coffee shop featuring vegan sandwiches and ice cream. Their ice cream will definitely get you some likes!

2. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

This park is Florida’s first state preserve! If you’re lucky, you can spot some alligators sunning from the observation deck. You can also walk beautiful trails that make for some great pictures.

3. 3 Natives

One of the best acai joints in Gainesville! They sell entrees such as sandwiches, wraps, and acai bowls. They also have fresh pressed juices! Everyone loves an acai bowl pic.

4. Big Island Bowls

Another acai place a little farther up from campus!

5. Union Street Farmer’s Market

The quintessential small-town farmer’s market is the perfect place for some artsy pictures! You can go every Wednesday from 4 pm to 7pm.

6. Pascal’s Coffee House

Pascal’s is home to the local coffee addict. This cozy, two-story, light filled coffee bar is spacious and infinitely inviting for studying or simply hanging out! Lattes and coffee shops are always necessary on your Insta feed.

7. Cymplify Coffee

Another cute coffee spot to try out!

8. Lake Wauburg

Hop in a canoe or walk around the lake for some really awesome shots!

9. Century Tower

Century Tower at sunset is so pretty and is an iconic picture spot. Get it at the right angle and you will really wow your followers!

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10. The Butterfly Rainforest of the Florida Museum

The Butterfly Rainforest is a whimsical place to go on a relaxing stroll with 60-80 species of butterflies and moths! To see the most action, visit in the afternoon when the sun is out. Also, butterfly releases are Monday-Friday at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2, 3 and 4 p.m!

11. Gainesville Flea

12. Krispy Kream

Because who doesn’t love to take pictures of donuts and then eat them?!

13. Civilization

14. Loblolly Woods Nature Park

15. Ginnie Springs

The perfect place for a Insta-worthy nature shot!

Do you know of any other good spots to take artsy Instagram pics around UF campus!? Share in the comments below!

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Katherine Jones

Katherine, usually referred to as Kat, is a Sophomore Public Relations student at the University of Florida!

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