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Top 10 Things To Do In Gainesville

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#1Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Atlanta

Hear ye, hear ye! Make haste to the castle to indulge in a night of feasting, combat, and revelry. The knights and horses of Medieval Times are here to thril...

Duration 3h Free Cancellation
4.8 of 5 (3 reviews)
The price now is
$60
per adult
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Atlanta

#2LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta is a LEGO® World full of color, creativity, and excitement for children and their families. From the epic to the entertain...

Duration 2h Free Cancellation
3.7 of 5 (11 reviews)
The price now is
$23
per adult
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta

#32 Hour Axe Throwing Experience

Now serving Beer & Wine & Snacks at our Bar. Axe throwing safety and instructions explained. Skilled axe master guides you on how to throw so no exp...

Duration 2h Free Cancellation
5 of 5 (1 review)
The price now is
$46
per adult
2 Hour Axe Throwing Experience

#4City Scavenger Hunts by Operation City Quest of Georgia

Using your smartphone, you'll be given a list of challenges to complete and riddles to solve on our scavenger hunt app. The solved riddle will be an object f...

Duration 2h Free Cancellation
3 of 5 (1 review)
The price now is
$10
per adult
City Scavenger Hunts by Operation City Quest of Georgia

#5Wacky Walks Scavenger Hunt Adventure of Georgia

Wacky Walks is a royalty themed scavenger hunt. It is similar to a board game, in which the power of the game shifts from one player to another and instead o...

Duration 2h Free Cancellation
The price now is
$10
per adult
Wacky Walks Scavenger Hunt Adventure of Georgia

#6King Tut's Tomb

ItineraryIt’s 1922, and you are members of Howard Carter’s archaeology team. Mr. Carter has discovered what he believes is the Egyptian Pharaoh King Tutankha...

Duration 1h
The price now is
$33
per adult
King Tut's Tomb

#7Survival Challenge by Zombie Scavengers of Georgia

Can you survive the zombie apocalypse… Zombie Scavengers leads you into the city to collect supplies to survive during this interactive scavenger game...

Free Cancellation
The price now is
$20
per adult
Survival Challenge by Zombie Scavengers of Georgia

#81-Day Atlanta Tour ( Atlanta Departure) A1

Atlanta is rated as a "beta(+)" world city that exerts a moderate impact on global commerce, finance, research, technology, education, media, art, ...

Duration 1d
2 of 5
The price now is
$68
per adult
1-Day Atlanta Tour ( Atlanta Departure) A1

#91-Day Biltmore Estate Tour (Atlanta Departure) B1

Asheville is a city in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s known for a vibrant arts scene and historic architecture. The Biltmore estate disp...

Duration 9h 30m+ Free Cancellation
The price now is
$88
per traveler
1-Day Biltmore Estate Tour (Atlanta Departure) B1

#10Atlanta, RT-PCR Nucleic Acid Testing for Traveling

Expedited service with delivered results by a certified lab for RT-PCR nucleic acid testing. Professional and responsive service. Documentation compliant wit...

Duration 1d Free Cancellation
The price now is
$349
per adult
Atlanta, RT-PCR Nucleic Acid Testing for Traveling

Most Popular Booked Gainesville Hotels

Price for 1 night 2 adults*

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia $79

Per night/room

Jan 22 - Jan 23

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

1355 Mall of Georgia Boulevard, Buford, GA
     
    4.8
    of 5, from 5 reviews
    2.5 out of 5.0 Stars

    This hotel features an indoor pool and a fitness center. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate freebies like continental breakfast and free self parking.

    Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atlanta-Cumming $88

    Per night/room

    Jan 22 - Jan 23

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    Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atlanta-Cumming

    Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atlanta-Cumming

    870 Buford Road, Cumming, GA
       
      4.7
      of 5, from 7 reviews
      2.5 out of 5.0 Stars

      This hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate freebies like buffet breakfast and free self parking.

      Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge $129

      Per night/room

      Jan 18 - Jan 19

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      Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge

      Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge

      418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Road, Dawsonville, GA
         
        4.7
        of 5, from 10 reviews
        2.5 out of 5.0 Stars

        A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this lodge. Guests will appreciate free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas. A business center, a terrace, and a garden are also on offer.

        Chateau Elan $179

        Per night/room

        Jan 18 - Jan 19

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        Chateau Elan

        Chateau Elan

        100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton, GA
           
          4.5
          of 5, from 21 reviews
          4.5 out of 5.0 Stars

          This luxury resort features a golf course, an attached winery, and a full-service spa. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet parking. You'll find 4 restaurants and 6 outdoor tennis courts on site, along with a poolside bar to unwind.

          Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia $87

          Per night/room

          Jan 22 - Jan 23

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          Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia

          Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia

          1405 Mall of Georgia Boulevard, Buford, GA
             
            4.4
            of 5, from 12 reviews
            3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

            This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the fitness center and perks like free self parking and a free area shuttle.

            Baymont by Wyndham Braselton $71

            Per night/room

            Jan 18 - Jan 19

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            Baymont by Wyndham Braselton

            Baymont by Wyndham Braselton

            2069 Highway 211 NW, Braselton, GA
               
              4.0
              of 5, from 13 reviews
              2.5 out of 5.0 Stars

              This hotel features a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate freebies like buffet breakfast and free self parking.

              Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Buford-Mall of Georgia $81

              Per night/room

              Jan 19 - Jan 20

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              Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Buford-Mall of Georgia

              Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Buford-Mall of Georgia

              2499 Satellite Blvd., Buford, GA
                 
                3.7
                of 5, from 13 reviews
                2.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                This hotel features a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the spa tub and free perks like buffet breakfast and free self parking.

                Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge $128

                Per night/room

                Jan 22 - Jan 23

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                Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge

                Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge

                7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA
                   
                  3.5
                  of 5, from 8 reviews
                  3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                  This lodge features a golf course, a full-service spa, and a water park. Spend a day at the beach kayaking, or relax with sun loungers and beach umbrellas. Bring the family and enjoy the children's club, mini golf, and free theme park shuttle.

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                  Places To Go In Gainesville

                  Welcome, traveler, to Gainesville. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?

                  Things to Do in Gainesville

                  You’ll not be wanting for things to do in Gainesville. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.

                  Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in Gainesville? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.

                  Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.

                  When you book your journey with Travelocity, you’re never far from Gainesville attractions. After all, the money you save when you plan a trip with us is best spent along the way. Whether it’s the roar of the city you crave, or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here.

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