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!
John Ferriss Regatta – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Please join us for the fifth annual John Ferriss Regatta!
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Mutts on Main 2026 – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on March 28th for Mutts on Main, where downtown goes to the dogs!
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2026 Art Walk – Historic Gainesville
Join Downtown Gainesville for their fourth annual Art Walk!
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Food Truck Fridays – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Food Truck Fridays are rockin’ all summer long at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
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First Friday Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on the history Downtown Gainesville Square for our First Friday Concert Series!
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Blue Sky Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us for lunch on the Downtown Square and enjoy our Blue Sky Concert series!
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🎶🎉 LIVE MUSIC + WEEKEND FUN IN GAINESVILLE! 🎉🎶
Turn up the volume and make plans because here's a sampling of what's happening around town!
📅 Friday 2/27
🎸 Jesse Dickinson – Wild Wing Cafe
📅 Saturday 2/28
🤠 9 South – Big Daddy’s Honkytonk
🌙 Interstellar Echoes: Pink Floyd Tribute – The Hall at Bourbon Brothers
🎶 The Wreckerz – Wild Wing Gainesville
🚙 Taco Mac Jeep Night – Taco Mac
📅Sunday 3/1
🎤 The 7 Wonders: Fleetwood Mac Tribute – The Hall at Bourbon Brothers
🏉 Spartans vs Renegades Rugby – Cabell Field
✨ Here are a few more Weekend Fun Around Gainesville
🦅 Meet NOVA, the newly named red-tailed hawk at Elachee Nature Science Center
🧚♀️ Discover the magical fairies in the children’s garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
🎨 Explore incredible local and regional art at The Quinlan Visual Arts Center
🐉 Head downtown and watch our Dragon come to life at 12, 3, 6 & 9!
From tribute bands and honkytonk nights to art, nature, and family fun — there’s something for everyone this weekend in Gainesville. 💙
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Welcome to Gainesville! This week we had college dancers from across the southeast for the ACDA conference. Enjoy your time and we hope you find your groove in Gainesville! ... See MoreSee Less
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🏨✨ Stay in Style and Discover Gainesville’s Amazing Hotels! ✨🏨
Heading to Gainesville, Georgia for a getaway, event, or exploring our beautiful region? We’ve got a great lineup of comfortable, stylish, and convenient places to stay, all within easy reach of dining, shopping, entertainment, and outdoor fun!
Whether you’re here for a weekend retreat or a longer adventure, there’s a perfect spot for you:
❤️ Luxury & Boutique
Elegant stays with modern comfort and southern charm
💼 Business-Friendly & Convenient
Comfortable rooms, free Wi-Fi, meeting spaces, and easy access to local dining
🏡 Cozy & Budget-Smart
Friendly service, clean rooms, and great value
Have company or a group coming in town? The Explore Gainesville team can assist with room blocks and creating fun itineraries for your guests. Go to ExploreGainesville.org for a complete list of hotels and things to do.
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