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Gainesville, a Georgia Main Street city (www.gainesville.org),
boasts a beautiful downtown district with an art deco flair. Little
of the historic district was left in 1936 after a huge tornado demolished
the downtown area. Thanks to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the
downtown was rebuilt; a monument to the President is displayed in
Roosevelt Square.
Gainesville has been the trading and business center for Northeast
Georgia’s mountain region for more than 200 years. The resurgence
of downtown began in 1995 with the entry into the Main Street Program;
a balance of public and private cooperation and investments. It was
recently designated as one of Georgia’s ten “Cities of Excellence.”
Surrounding the town square are boutiques, cozy cafes, antique and
collectible shops featuring local artisans. Spend some time browsing
the streets and discover the wide assortment of restaurants on the
square, where visitors can find a variety of foods.
Come join other visitors in May and October when the weekly “Blue
Sky Concerts” entertainment during the noon hour. Pick up lunch
at one of the unique cafes and enjoy the music seated on one of the
Victorian benches scattered around the square.
Join in one of Georgia’s best fall events in October, Mule Camp
Market, named for Mule Camp Springs, the site of one of the mineral
springs so prevalent in Gainesville’s history. Gainesville’s
downtown is also home to the “First Night” celebration on
New Years Eve each year. The event presents many entertainers in different
venues. Whether your preference is jazz, Irish jigs, country and western
or bluegrass, there is entertainment to please everyone. At midnight
the evening is ended with a bang as fireworks frame the downtown skyline.
First Night provides a night of non-stop fun for the entire family.
From outdoor concerts to trick-or-treating to Santa on the Square,
the Gainesville Main Street Program remains a driving force behind
economic strength in the downtown district.
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