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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Sometimes the best lunch breaks are simply to enjoy the sunshine and take it in! A stop at Puzzle Piece Pastries for a sweet treat grab bag tops it off!
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💛 National Love Your Pet Day is February 20 and it's not just for the dogs! Gainesville is full of pet-friendly adventures including kayaking with your pet chicken!
Share your favorite Gainesville pet photos!
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🐶 If your dog could plan the perfect day in Gainesville… it would probably look like this 🐾💛
Scenic walks on the Midland Greenway and Wilshire Trails 🌿
Playtime at the dog park on the Midland Greenway. Just look for the huge dog sculpture that makes a great photo opp! 🦴
And finishing the day on a pet-friendly patio at one of our many dining establishments that allow dogs.
We love our pets in Gainesville and we’re celebrating them BIG for National Love Your Pet Day on February 20!
And the fun doesn’t stop there…
🎉🐾 Mutts on Main is coming March 28 to the Downtown Gainesville Square! Get ready for a tail-wagging celebration of all things pet-friendly in our community.
📸 Show us your favorite Gainesville adventures with your furry best friend tag us for a chance to be featured! Share your photos for a fun pet-friendly prize!
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