Craving fall flavors? Peach Valley Gainesville has you covered! Craving fall foliage? We'll have to dig a little deeper for that one - but at the right place, and the right time, you may just find that our slice of the Sunshine State is home to an unexpected amount of fall beauty. Read on to learn more.

A word from the pros

According to our neighbors at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Florida's natural landscape may only tend to see subtle, gradual changes in its foliage - but that doesn't mean you have to forego fall colors at home! Muhly grass, beautyberries and red maple are all great, naturally changing options to consider adding to your outdoor space.

Wildflower fun

Another fun way to see fall colors, Florida-style, is to observe natural wildflowers in and around Gainesville's gorgeous parks, including Paynes Prairie Preserve! These unique flowers tend to bloom at this time of year throughout Northwest Florida, so always be on the lookout for their bright colors and playful silhouettes swaying in the fall air.

Fall foliage adventures

If you're looking for richer, more traditional fall foliage, you can find it in our corner of Florida! Take a day trip to Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park, located about 2.5 hours west of Gainesville toward the Florida Panhandle, where you can admire red sugar maples, beech trees and more. Stroll through or hop aboard a boat tour for beautiful, up-close views unlike anything else in Florida.

We hope that today's guide helps you enjoy beautiful fall vistas in and around Gainesville this fall! These colorful, back-to-nature views pair perfectly with Peach Valley flavors like our Harvest Pancakes and Orchard Fresh Apple Fritters - so swing by or bring some along for the road ahead.