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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!
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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Blue Sky Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us for lunch on the Downtown Square and enjoy our Blue Sky Concert series!
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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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🌸Enjoy Easter Brunch around the table in downtown Gainesville! Several of your favorite spots are serving up special brunch experiences.
📅 Reservations are strongly recommended (and in some cases required), so be sure to visit each restaurant’s website to secure your table.
Here's what restaurants we know are celebrating: (Post in the comments if you know of others!)
Avocados Restaurant
Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse & Tavern - Gainesville
CHR STEAK Gainesville
Decoy Gainesville
Luna's Restaurant
Sanctuary on the Square
Standard Service GA
The Stag - Chophouse
Celebrate Easter locally, support our downtown restaurants, and make it a meal to remember! 💛
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Happy National Burrito Day, Gainesville!
Craving something wrapped, loaded, and delicious? You don’t have to go far because Gainesville’s got some seriously good burrito spots waiting for you 👇
Here's a few suggestions, there are so many! What is your go-to?
🌯 El Carreton Taqueria
🌮 El Taco Veloz
🌯 Taqueria Tsunami
🌮 Senior Fiesta
🌯 Carniceria Tapatia
🌮 Centro
Grab your crew, pick your spot, and celebrate the best way we know how… with a burrito in hand 😍🌯
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🐦✨ BIRD IS THE WORD IN GAINESVILLE ✨🐦
Grab your binoculars and get ready to spot some feathered friends because Gainesville is a hidden gem for birdwatching!
🌿 Wander the peaceful trails at Linwood Nature Preserve which is an Audubon Society Wildlife Sanctuary!
🌲 Explore the diverse habitats at Elachee Nature Science Center where wildlife is abundant AND home to NOVA the rehabilitated red-tailed hawk that lives on site.
Keep your eyes (and ears!) open for:
🦅 Red-tailed hawks soaring overhead
🐦 Bright blue Eastern bluebirds
🪶 Striking red Northern cardinals
🌊 Great blue herons along the water
🎶 Carolina wrens singing their hearts out
Whether you're a seasoned birder or just looking for a peaceful walk in nature, Gainesville is full of beautiful sights and sounds waiting to be discovered.
Print out our fun coloring sheet featuring native birds and post them here for a prize.
📸 Pro tip: Early morning = best bird activity!
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