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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!
Blue Sky Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us for lunch on the Downtown Square and enjoy our Blue Sky 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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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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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 – Midland Greenway
Join us on the Midland Greenway on July 3rd to celebrate Independence Day with a…
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lakelanierolympicpark Don’t miss the excitement of the
NCAA Women's Rowing Championships at Lake Lanier
Olympic Park.
Whether you want to cheer from the shoreline or help
behind the scenes, there’s a place for you! Spectator
tickets and volunteer opportunities are now available.
Come experience Championship Spirit with Southern
Charm as the nation’s top collegiate rowers race on
Lake Lanier.
Learn more and Purchase Tickets:
www.exploregainesville.org/ncaa-rowing-championships/
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Fresh bread, homemade pastries, and local favorites baked with love 🍞🧁✨
Celebrate World Baking Day by exploring Gainesville’s local bakeries and sweet spots! Whether you’re craving sourdough, cupcakes, pastries, cookies, or fresh pan dulce, there’s something delicious waiting around every corner.
🥐 Little River Baking Co.
🍰 Zell’s Cottage Bakery
☕ Sweet Magnolia’s Cafe & Bakery
🥖 Diletto Bakery
🧁 Buggy’s Bakery
🍪 La Esperanza Panaderia
…and many more!
Support local, grab a treat, and celebrate the sweetest day of the year in Gainesville 🤍
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☀️ Making waves in Gainesville! From the splash-filled fun at Splash Zone to relaxing beach-style vibes around town, there’s no shortage of ways to cool off this summer 🌊💦 Grab your crew, soak up the sunshine, and make every pool day count! 😎🏖️
Places to check out this summer:
💦 Splash Zone
🏖️ Lake Lanier beaches
🌊 Longwood Park
☀️ Laurel Park
🚤 Don Carter State Park
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