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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Have you seen the large dog sculpture on the Midland Greenway? It's a beauty and here's a clip of the artist that created that American Dog sculpture! Just one of the many public art pieces in our community!
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The Arts Council interviewed Dale Rogers, a metal sculptor from Massachusetts on his journey as an artist! American Dog is placed next to Midland Dog Park and you can find the full interview at theartscouncil.net!
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💌 We had SO much fun handing out over 100 postcards on the square today!
If you missed out don’t worry! You can always stop by the Welcome Center at 300 Henry Ward Way to grab yours Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by, honked, waved, took pictures, and showed the love ❤️
Happy Valentine’s Day, y’all! 💕
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Whether it’s a Baddie's Burgers burger with banana pudding, chocolate strawberries from Jaemor Farm, yummy chocolates from @kilwinsgainesvillega, fresh flowers or boutique finds, you’ll find exactly what you need in Gainesville 💛
photo creds: Explore Gainesville, Image Boutique, Joyce Merk Florist, Jaemor Farms and The Little Ladybug
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