Plan Your Visit
What To Do
From outdoor activities to amazing cultural experiences, there are endless ways to Explore Gainesville!
Where To Stay
Gainesville offers a wide range of accommodations from modern comforts to cozy lodging. Sweet Dreams!
Where To Dine
Gainesville’s dining options are diverse just like the people, culture, activities and attractions!
Where To Go
Gainesville’s annual event season is full of fun events for the whole family!
Upcoming Events
Save the date, or rather save the DATES, because Gainesville’s calendar is filled with exciting events. Join us for annual events such as the Chicken Festival, Jingle Mingle, Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, First Fridays, Food Truck Fridays and so much more!
First Friday Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on the history Downtown Gainesville Square for our First Friday Concert Series!
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Ekphrasis for the Masses – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Please join Quinlan Visual Arts Center for this welcoming and fun poetry session to learn…
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Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Join us on September 12th, 2026 for the annual Lake Lanier Hong Kong Dragon Boat…
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Ekphrasis for the Masses – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Please join Quinlan Visual Arts Center for this welcoming and fun poetry session to learn…
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Gainesville Chicken Festival 2026 – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Join us at Lake Lanier Olympic Park for Gainesville’s annual Chicken Festival!
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2026 SQUAREcrows – Downtown Gainesville
It’s the 12th annual SQUAREcrow take-over on the Historic Gainesville Square!
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🐉 Dragon boats are coming back to Gainesville!
Get ready for the Atlanta Dragon Boat Festival Inc. at Lake Lanier Olympic Park and stop by the Explore Gainesville Welcome Center on September 11th from 1pm-3pm before festival day to get ready for your visit!
Whether you’re coming for the races or making a whole weekend out of it, we can help you discover places to eat, stay, shop and explore while you’re in Gainesville. 🌊🍽️🛍️
📍 Stop by the Welcome Center or head to the Explore Gainesville website to start planning your trip!
🔗https://www.exploregainesville.org/
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🧳✨ Our suitcase family has a story to tell!
We found this sweet vintage suitcase family at OCC Antiques & Interiors - "Out of the Cedar Chest" , and they’ve quickly become some of our favorite pieces. There’s something so special about finding old treasures with a little history behind them—and bringing them home to start a new chapter. ❤️
Come wander through OCC Antiques and see what treasures you might discover!
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🧳🍴 Pack your appetite for Downtown Gainesville!
From local favorites to sweet treats, Downtown Gainesville has plenty of stops to fill your weekend itinerary—and your stomach. Come hungry and discover what’s on the menu!
🔗 Explore downtown dining: www.exploregainesville.org/dining/
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