Visitor Center

Welcome to Gainesville!

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Whether new to town, on a vacation, or just looking to shake up your routine, the City of Gainesville Visitor Center is here to make your time in Gainesville one for the books!
What the Visitor Center can do for you:
  • Provide Information on Local Attractions
  • Help Plan an Itinerary Based on Interests
  • Recommend Dining Options
  • Hook You Up with Amazing Gainesville Gear!
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Phone:  (770) 531-6598
Address: 300 Henry Ward Way, Suite 100
Gainesville, GA 30503

 

 

Contact the Visitor Center

Lauren Shubert
Welcome Center Manager 770-297-5477
Brisa Noles
Welcome Center Attendant 770-531-6598

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, First Fridays, Food Truck Fridays and so much more!

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August 25, 2025 2025 Georgia Downtown Conference – Georgia Downtown Association
We are so excited to welcome the Georgia Downtown Association to Downtown Gainesville for the…
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September 5, 2025 First Friday Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on the history Downtown Gainesville Square for our First Friday Concert Series!
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September 6, 2025 Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Join us in September 6th, 2025 for the annual Lake Lanier Hong Kong Dragon Boat…
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Explore Gainesville is with Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and Whataburger at City of Gainesville, Georgia.
2 days ago

Welcome to #gvlga, Whataburger! 🧡🍔
Please join us in welcoming Whataburger to our community and congratulating them on their official grand opening TODAY! Stop by, grab your favorites, and help us celebrate this exciting new addition to our city.
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Lake Lanier Olympic Park and Explore Gainesville — at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.
4 days ago

What. A. Season! 🎶✨
2025 Food Truck Fridays brought bigger stages, more food trucks, and even pre-show openers to kick off every night. Thank you to Moore's Wealth Management for being our 2025 series sponsor and to everyone who came out to enjoy great food, live music, and community fun here at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.
We can’t wait to see you next year!
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Explore Gainesville is with Visit Savannah and 2 others at City of Gainesville, Georgia.
5 days ago

Last week, Explore Gainesville was honored to host the Georgia State Senate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism at The Boathouse at Lake Lanier Olympic Park! 🌊✨

Committee Chairman Drew Echols was joined by State Senators Russ Goodman, Sonya Halpern, Frank Ginn, and Emanuel Jones to kick off this important series of discussions right here in the City of Gainesville, Geor ... See MoreSee Less

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