Tucked beneath a blanket of magnolias, cedar, hickory and large oak trees lays the historic town of Alachua, Florida.  Steeped in a rich history dating back to the time of Spanish explorers and Seminole Indians, Alachua, FL is the perfect weekend retreat.  The traveling historian might be pleased to take a walk down the winding DeSoto trail and breathe in the culture of the early settlers of the region.  The avid golfer might be interested playing a round at one of the areas beautiful courses.   If you’re looking for affordable Alachua lodging, you’ve got a few to choose from, there’s an inn for everyone in Alachua.  With a handful of cozy eateries to please the palate, Alachua, FL hits the spot, or if fresh organic food is what you crave, you can taste locally grown food at one of the best farmer’s markets in Florida.  An Alachua, FL vacation is quiet family-friendly vacation destination the whole family will enjoy.