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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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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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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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✨ WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND | May 22–24 ✨
Gainesville is bringing the fun this weekend 👀👇
🎉 2026 V-ANGLE Dash — May 23 @ Riverside Preparatory Academy
🎶 Uncle Kracker — May 25 @ The Hall at Bourbon Brothers - Gainesville
☀️ Patio weather, downtown shopping, coffee runs & lake days all weekend long
🌿 Perfect time to hit Midland Greenway or explore Lake Lanier
Whether you’re looking for live music, family fun, or just an excuse to get out of the house, Gainesville has something going on all weekend ✨
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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 get involved:
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Skip the traffic and enjoy the ride 🚲☀️
It’s National Bike to Work Day, and there’s no better place to pedal than Gainesville! From scenic greenways to downtown stops along the way, biking is a fun way to explore the city while getting outside and staying active.
Grab your helmet, plan your route, and enjoy the ride through Gainesville today! 🌿
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