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#67. Gainesville
Home to the University of Florida and Santa Fe College, Gainesville, Fla., is a college town known for football games, music venues and support of the visual arts. A vibrant nightclub and restaurant scene exists for students and residents, and microbreweries are becoming more plentiful. Top spots include Tall Paul’s Brew House and Swamp Head Brewery, which brews our choice for the city, a Midnight Oil Oatmeal Coffee Stout with part coffee, part chocolate and just enough sweetness to make it go down smoothly.