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 downtown nightlife. 

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Getting Around Downtown

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Free Shuttle Service

The eight-person club car services the area of the Gainesville square. The service will be available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., rain or shine, as a convenience for visitors to access parking, downtown restaurants and retailers and City events.

Visit the downtown get-around page to learn more.

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Lunchtime Trolley

The Summer Lunch Trolley is finished for the summer, but wait … a Dinner Trolley will be announced soon.

Visit the Downtown Trolley page to learn more.

Main Street Gainesville

Main Street Gainesville is a division of the Gainesville Convention & Visitors Bureau that focuses on economic activity in historic downtown Gainesville. Get involved: learn more about event sponsorship and membership opportunities!


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Download the Official Visitors Map

  1. Downtown Map (PDF)