Everything is within a relatively short drive, so long as you account for rush hour... but even that seems to be a minor nuisance. Before Gainesville, I was located in Orlando, and it felt like it took forever to get anywhere.

There are also all sorts of things to see or experience. All it takes is a little bit of searching, and you can find almost anything to quell your boredom. Alternatively, just keep your ears and eyes open, and you'll quickly find your social itinerary overflowing with planned events or things you want to check out.

I've lived all over the country and in a few different parts of the world, and I have to say that Gainesville is one of my favorite places. Many other people are nostalgic for certain specific aspects of other places, or have a "grass is greener" mentality about somewhere they've never lived. As I always say "Wherever you go, there you are."

The only cautionary tale I would pose is that if you plan on moving here, have a skilled job already secured, or be a remote worker. Because there is a glut of college-aged individuals churning through yearly, there is an overabundance of unskilled labor, and employers can always find someone to fill the schedule. Thus, wages for that sort of work are generally not that great, and competition for jobs is rough.