Visitors

About Gainesville

The City of Gainesville, county seat of Hall County, is located approximately 50 miles northeast of Atlanta and 100 miles southwest of Greenville, South Carolina.

Chattahoochee Golf Club

Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. on the banks of Lake Sidney Lanier, Chattahoochee Golf Club has been one of the premier public golf courses in Northeast Georgia since 1960.

City Events

Access calendars to view upcoming City-hosted and City-sponsored events.

Downtown Gainesville

Nestled in the heart of the business district, downtown Gainesville is home to popular boutiques and second-generation specialty shops, award-winning restaurants, and an entertaining and vibrant nightlife. We guarantee downtown Gainesville is where you want to be and for more reasons than one!

ExploreGainesville.org

Visit the City of Gainesville's tourism-focused sister site to plan your next visit and explore all the best in events, downtown offerings, lodging, things to do and more!

First Friday Concert Series 2023

Food Truck Friday 2023

Throughout the spring and summer months, third Fridays are Food Truck Fridays! Enjoy live music, food trucks, beer and wine tents, and retail vendors while taking in breathtaking views of Lake Sidney Lanier.

Gainesville CVB

Explore the services of the Gainesville Convention & Visitors Bureau, which oversees the Gainesville Visitor Center, Main Street Gainesville and Lake Lanier Olympic Park.

Lake Sidney Lanier

With several million visitors annually enjoying its recreational facilities, Lake Sidney Lanier is the most popular lake in the Southeast. Lake Lanier became a household name internationally during the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics when the City of Gainesville hosted the canoe/kayak and rowing events at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.

Parks & Recreation

Learn about the role of the Parks and Recreation Department.

Sports Alliance

The Greater Gainesville Sports Alliance is a team of sports, hospitality, civic and industry leaders in the Gainesville-Hall County community who are ready to make your sporting event a success.