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14 Cheap But Charming Date Ideas In Gainesville, Florida

Got yourself a hot date? Want to keep that fire alive? Take your S.O. out on an enamoring excursion without breaking the bank. Love Gainesville? Don't miss the all-new show premiering Thursday, August 20, at 10/9c on CMT.

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1. Go on a scenic hike at Paynes Prairie.

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~*~ fRoLiC & hOlD hAnDs ~*~

2. Stay until nightfall for some magical stargazing.

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Yes, it's usually closed after dark, but once in a blue moon, maybe you'll get lucky.

3. Get up close and personal...with eccentric wildlife at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo.

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"You had me at peacock."

4. Take deep breaths at Baughman Meditation Center.

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Silence is golden, which is even more true with a total babe on your arm.

5. Kayak down the Ichetucknee River.

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"Paddle your way to my heart, mon amour."

6. Take in the views at Newnans Lake.

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Gee whiz, you're making me BLUSH.

7. Take a bike ride along the Hawthorne Bike Trail.

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Cruise into the highway of love. 😍

8. Snap some pics at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens.

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<3 Savor every moment <3.

9. Catch a show at the historic Hippodrome.

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Wear your fancy pants and dress to impress. 💃💃

10. Spend a day hanging on Lake Wauburg.

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"Will you slather this sunscreen on my back, bae?"

11. While you're there, show off your climbing skills on the ropes course.

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The view from the top will spark that serendipitous kiss. 💋

12. Fall in love with butterflies at the butterfly rainforest.

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"Beauty is all around us. But mainly in your eyes."

13. Explore the deep wilderness of Devil's Millhopper.

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The 212 steps will take you face to face with a geological phenomenon.

14. Hit up to Lake Santa Fe for a stand-up paddleboarding adventure.

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Love is in the air. And the water.

Fall in love with him. Fall in love with her. Fall in love with Gainesville, the brand new series premiering Thursday, August 20, at 10/9c on CMT.

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this post suggested visiting Paynes Prairie after dark. Paynes Prairie is only open after dark during certain events.