Downtown Gainesville

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!

Downtown Spotlights

 Bring your pup pals downtown to ‘Mutts on Main’ on March 25 for a tail-waggin’ good time!

Join us in Historic Gainesville on Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 4-8pm for our first Art Walk!

Enjoy live music under beautiful blue skies on the square from 11:30am-1:30pm each Wednesday in May!

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!

March 25, 2023 Mutts on Main 2023 – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on March 25th for Mutts on Main, where downtown goes to the dogs!
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March 25, 2023 Spring Artisan Market – Remedy Distillery
Join Remedy Distillery at their Spring Artisan Market!
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March 26, 2023 Open Mic Night – Downtown Drafts
Come on out to Downtown Drafts for Open Mic Night!
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April 1, 2023 Easter Egg Hunt – GVL Parks and Recreation
Join Gainesville Parks and Recreation for their annual East Egg Hunt on the Midland Greenway!
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April 9, 2023 Open Mic Night – Downtown Drafts
Come on out to Downtown Drafts for Open Mic Night!
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April 20, 2023 2023 Art Walk – Historic Gainesville
Join Downtown Gainesville for their first annual Art Walk!
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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!

Historic Green Street

Explore Historic Green Street

Take a step back in time by embarking on a walking tour of Historic Green Street in Gainesville, Georgia!

Download our Visitor Guide