So much, so close!
Located in the heart of the business district, downtown Gainesville is home to a number of boutique and second-generation specialty stores, a wide variety of restaurants, entertainment and a vibrant nightlife!
Get Around Downtown!
Need help finding your way through Downtown Gainesville? Check out our awesome Downtown Map and the City of Gainesville’s WeGo service!
Downtown GVL Events
First Friday Concerts continue ON THE SQUARE in Historic Downtown Gainesville!
Join us for lunch on the Downtown Square and enjoy our Blue Sky Concert series!
The City of Gainesville is proud to announce an expanded Gainesville Trolley fleet will soon return to service for the spring/summer!
Looking to Participate in Downtown GVL Events?
Contact Explore Gainesville staff for more information on how your business or organization can participate in events hosted by Downtown Gainesville!
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, Beach Bash, Food Truck Fridays and more!
Keep up with the latest by following us on our social media!