The Boathouse

Introducing the City of Gainesville's
newest, premier lakeside event venue...
Now Booking on Lake Lanier!
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What To Do

From outdoor activities to amazing cultural experiences, there are endless ways to Explore Gainesville!

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Where To Stay

Gainesville offers a wide range of accommodations from modern comforts to cozy lodging. Sweet Dreams!

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Where To Dine

Gainesville’s dining options are diverse just like the people, culture, activities and attractions!

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Where To Go

Gainesville’s annual event season is full of fun events for the whole family!

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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!

May 16, 2025 Food Truck Fridays – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Food Truck Fridays are rockin’ all summer long at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
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May 21, 2025 Blue Sky Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us for lunch on the Downtown Square and enjoy our Blue Sky Concert series!
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May 28, 2025 Blue Sky Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us for lunch on the Downtown Square and enjoy our Blue Sky Concert series!
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3 days ago

Food Truck Friday is back THIS WEEK at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!🎶🌊
Join us Friday, May 16th from 5-9 PM for live music by Rhonda Kay music and Auraria Bandmates, local food trucks, drinks, and fun on the plaza! Parking is limited, so plan to carpool or take the shuttle from New Horizons.
Visit our website for all the details: www.exploregainesville.org/food-truck-friday/
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#gainesvillega #lakelani
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Food Truck Friday is back THIS WEEK at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!🎶🌊
Join us Friday, May 16th from 5-9 PM for live music by Rhonda Kay music and Auraria Bandmates, local food trucks, drinks, and fun on the plaza! Parking is limited, so plan to carpool or take the shuttle from New Horizons.
Visit our website for all the details: www.exploregainesville.org/food-truck-friday/
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#gainesvillega #lakelanier #exploregainesville #lakelanierolympicpark #summerfun #northgeorgia
4 days ago

Have you heard?? The City of Gainesville, Georgia Summer Neighborhood Trolley Service is back!! 🚎✨
Running Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays now through September, the Gainesville Trolley will be making the rounds in the following neighborhoods: Dixon, Glenwood
& Riverside, Chattahoochee Golf Club, Midland and Fairstreet!
For more information about routes and and trolley stop locations, visit:
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Have you heard?? The City of Gainesville, Georgia Summer Neighborhood Trolley Service is back!! 🚎✨
Running Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays now through September, the Gainesville Trolley will be making the rounds in the following neighborhoods: Dixon, Glenwood 
 & Riverside, Chattahoochee Golf Club, Midland and Fairstreet!
For more information about routes and and trolley stop locations, visit: www.gainesville.org/973/Gainesville-Trolley
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#gainesvillega #lakelanier #summertrolley #summertime #northgeorgia #exploregainesville
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