Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Gainesville December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Gainesville](https://expedia.ca/Gainesville-Hotels.d6057988.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Gainesville](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Gainesville.d6057988.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Gainesville Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Gainesville.d6057988.Car-Rental-Guide)[Gainesville Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Gainesville.d6057988.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Gainesville, GA ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Gainesville Types of activities Where to stay [Gainesville travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Gainesville.dx6057988) ![Gainesville](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524413-gainesville-georgia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gainesville](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/485000/485496-jaemor-farms.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gainesville](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/485000/485787-linwood-nature-preserve.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gainesville](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/487000/487984-wilshire-trails-park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gainesville](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524415-gainesville-georgia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Gainesville Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Gainesville has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Gainesville is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Gainesville to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Gainesville Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Gainesville. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Gainesville attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Gainesville | Number of things to do | 2 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Experience Jetski Tours on Lanier](/things-to-do/experience-jetski-on-lanier.a47605603.activity-details): CA $206 | | Top 5 things to do | [Experience Jetski Tours on Lanier](/things-to-do/experience-jetski-on-lanier.a47605603.activity-details)[Atlanta: Fragrance After Dark - Make Perfume or Cologne](/things-to-do/atlanta-fragrance-after-dark-make-perfume-or-cologne.a50949724.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Experience Jetski Tours on Lanier](/things-to-do/experience-jetski-on-lanier.a47605603.activity-details)[Atlanta: Fragrance After Dark - Make Perfume or Cologne](/things-to-do/atlanta-fragrance-after-dark-make-perfume-or-cologne.a50949724.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Gainesville --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Gainesville ![Don Carter State Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/484000/484509-don-carter-state-park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Don Carter State Park You can take time to visit Don Carter State Park during your travels to Gainesville. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses. [](https://expedia.ca/Don-Carter-State-Park-Gainesville.d553248621561884203.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wilshire Trails Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/488000/488085-wilshire-trails-park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wilshire Trails Park Explore the great outdoors at Wilshire Trails Park, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Wilshire-Trails-Park-Gainesville.d553248621561884196.Vacation-Attraction) ![Elachee Nature Science Center](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/484000/484540-elachee-nature-science-center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Elachee Nature Science Center You can spend time studying the exhibits at Elachee Nature Science Center in Gainesville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Elachee-Nature-Science-Center-Gainesville.d6219278.Vacation-Attraction) ![Quinlan Visual Arts Center](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/486000/486900-quinlan-visual-arts-center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Quinlan Visual Arts Center You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Quinlan Visual Arts Center in Gainesville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Quinlan-Visual-Arts-Center-Gainesville.d553248621561884197.Vacation-Attraction) #### Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville Explore the great outdoors at Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Atlanta-Botanical-Garden-Gainesville.d755563111654854656.Vacation-Attraction) #### Brenau University Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Brenau University during your stay in Gainesville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Brenau-University-Gainesville.d687206550349602816.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lanier Technical College Explore the campus of Lanier Technical College during your stay in Gainesville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Lanier-Technical-College-Gainesville.d553248635997944051.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lake Lanier Olympic Park Explore the great outdoors at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Lanier-Olympic-Park-Gainesville.d757708125270487040.Vacation-Attraction) #### Frances Meadows Aquatic Center Enjoy an outing to Frances Meadows Aquatic Center during your stay in Gainesville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Frances-Meadows-Aquatic-Center-Gainesville.d755567474944847872.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Gainesville ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/483000/483298-atlanta-botanical-garden.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Midtown Though Midtown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wilshire Trails Park and Frances Meadows Aquatic Center. [](https://expedia.ca/Gainesville-Midtown.dx908654094256824320) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fffe586318d5a736f0b4e4760d742634.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Gainesville Though Downtown Gainesville might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wilshire Trails Park and Frances Meadows Aquatic Center. [](https://expedia.ca/Gainesville-Downtown-Gainesville.dx908652090723786752) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lake Ranch Estates When in Lake Ranch Estates, you can plan a visit to Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park and Wilshire Trails Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Gainesville-Lake-Ranch-Estates.dx553248635976473886) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Gainesville ![Dawsonville](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/11e3b290eb75a6506252fbe569c96e1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dawsonville ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gainesville worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Gainesville? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Gainesville? ### Is three days enough to stay in Gainesville? ### Is Gainesville a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Gainesville with kids? ### What to do in Gainesville for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Gainesville? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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