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 Spotlights
Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 1-4pm, join us on the Midland Greenway for Skate the City!
Enjoy live music under the beautiful spring blue skies on the square from 11:30am to 1:30pm each Wednesday in May!
First Friday Concerts continue ON THE SQUARE in Historic 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!
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We are 5 days away from our first Blue Sky Concert, every Wednesday in May! Grab your coworkers, book a lunch date with a friend, or just get out of the office for a bit and head downtown.
We kick off the series with Andrew Lilly on May 1st!
Grab lunch to-go from your favorite restaurant, or eat at a sidewalk café, and enjoy live music on the Historic Downtown Square from 11:30am -1:30pm!
The Main Street Booth will have giveaways for anyone who shops small today: Bring a receipt of purchase from any downtown business for a prize!
Hosted by Main Street Gainesville, a program focusing on economic vitality through Historic Preservation in our downtown commercial districts.
All Parking Decks are FREE in Gainesville!
Main Street Parking Deck, 301 Main St.
Hall County Parking Facility, 225 Green St.
North Parking Deck: 130 Main Street.
Learn More: www.facebook.com/events/2749867921830355
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We're just one week away from our FIRST First Friday Concert in Downtown Gainesville!
Join us for our free summer concert series, our first concert next week on Friday, May 3rd featuHot FlashFlash 80's Band!
Come downtown for happy hour and shopping to enjoy the music of Gregg Erwin from 4-6pm, setting the atmosphere for a great evening downtown.
Set up your chairs/blankets starting at 6pm. Grab a bite and a beverage downtown or at a vendor in the park!
The concert will start at 7pm with non-stop fun on the square until 10pm!
Thank you to Hasty Pope for being our Featured Series Sponsor this year.
All Parking Decks are FREE in Gainesville!
Main Street Parking Deck, 301 Main St.
Hall County Parking Facility, 225 Green St.
North Parking Deck: 130 Main Street.
For vendor, sponsor, and general information, visit our website: www.exploregainesville.org/first-friday-c#gvlgas#downtowngainesvillegan#gainesvillegan#FirstFridaysr#CommunityLifem#ShopSmall##eatlocal Hasty PopeHExplore Gainesvilleainesville … See MoreSee Less
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Skate the City is just 3 Days Away! Roll on down to the Midland Greenway for a fun afternoon on Sunday, April 28 from 1-4pm. Music, food, and fun for the whole family!
www.exploregainesville.org/skate-the-city/
FB Event: www.facebook.com/events/958846135513079/
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In case you've never seen it, here's a great overview of the golf cart ordinance in Gainesville. Driv#gvlga!#downtowngainesvillegan#gainesvillegan#golfcartordinancet#drivesafe#drivesafeHighlights from the Gainesville Golf Cart ordinance:
𝙒𝙝𝙤? Anyone 16+ with a valid driver’s license.
𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩? Street legal, to include: headlights, taillights, horn, rearview mirror, and safety restraints.
𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚? City streets marked 35 mph or less. No state routes unless marked as a designated crossing.
𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙙 𝙖𝙩 library.municode.com/ga/gainesville/ordinances/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=1239878 … See MoreSee Less
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Congrats to Remedy Distillery as they celebrate 3 years in Downtown Gainesville!
Join them for food, music, prizes, and fun throughout Saturday afternoon and evening.
Learn more: www.facebook.com/events/937045218096726
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Mark your calendars for lunch downtown, every Wednesday in May! Grab your coworkers, book a lunch date with a friend, or just get out of the office for a bit and head downtown.
We kick off the series with Andrew Lilly on May 1st!
Grab lunch to-go from your favorite restaurant, or eat at a sidewalk café, and enjoy live music on the Historic Downtown Square from 11:30am -1:30pm!
We’ll have a few standing tables available, but plan to bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blankets or snag a spot on a bench in the park.
The Main Street Booth will have giveaways for anyone who shops small today: Bring a receipt of purchase from any downtown business for a prize!
Hosted by Main Street Gainesville, a program focusing on economic vitality through Historic Preservation in our downtown commercial districts.
All Parking Decks are FREE in Gainesville!
Main Street Parking Deck, 301 Main St.
Hall County Parking Facility, 225 Green St.
North Parking Deck: 130 Main Street.
Learn More: www.facebook.com/events/2749867921830355
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ICYMI: Southern Living named Gainesville, GA #17 Best Cities On the Rise!
"While Gainesville has long been Georgia’s favorite resort destination, Lake Lanier is just one of its many draws. The lake’s sprawling footprint continues to welcome visitors and new residents alike, who seek fun in the sun and plenty of aquatic recreation along its 38,000 acres. Plus, there’s a boutique-filled downtown district and a spate of new restaurants that have opened up over the last few years."
"According to the U.S. Census, the South is the place to be. Not only is it the most populous region in the country, it accounted for 87% of our country’s growth in 2023. Plus, the South is the only region that maintained population growth during the pandemic. Visit any of the places on this year's Best Cities On the Rise list and you’ll quickly understand why."
Read the full article here: www.southernliving.com/cities-on-the-rise-2024-8424992
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