Micanopy is located in the north central region of Florida, approximately twenty miles south of Gainesville. Micanopy is known for its historic downtown and town hall, antique shops and auctions, and nearby Tuscawilla Lake. Major attractions include the Micanopy Historic Cemetary, the Micanopy Museum, the Paynes Prairie Reserve State Park and the Herlong Mansion Bed & Breakfast. Each year at the end of October, Micanopy is home to the Annual Micanopy Fall Harvest Festival. Among the biggest companies in Micanopy are Dakota Mercantile and Mosswood Farm Store. The biggest schools here are the Micanopy area Co-Op School and Micanopy Middle School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Micanopy is The Shop. Parts of the romantic comedy Doc Hollywood were filmed in Micanopy.