The best things to do in Gainesville

35 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Truist Park

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Home of the Atlanta Braves baseball team, this stadium has a family-friendly atmosphere and Wi-Fi.

755 Battery Ave SE (Atlanta)

Home of the Atlanta Braves baseball team, this stadium has a family-friendly atmosphere and Wi-Fi.

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Indoor skydiving chain offering flight experience courses and wind tunnel attractions, as well as virtual-reality sessions.

2778 Cobb Pkwy SE (Atlanta)

Indoor skydiving chain offering flight experience courses and wind tunnel attractions, as well as virtual-reality sessions.

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Private country club boasting 2 golf courses and hosting events, including weddings.

665 Hightower Trail (Atlanta)

Private country club boasting 2 golf courses and hosting events, including weddings.

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Elachee Nature Science Center is your nearby escape into the 1,440-acre Chicopee Woods, with over 12 miles of trails through forests,…

2125 Elachee Drive

Elachee Nature Science Center is your nearby escape into the 1,440-acre Chicopee Woods, with over 12 miles of trails through forests, wetlands, and along whispering streams, plus indoor and outdoor exhibits where you can meet native animals.

From the Gainesville newsletter, August 3, 2026

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PXG Atlanta

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If your irons feel like they’re ghosting you, book a data-driven fitting at PXG Atlanta, where private bays with TrackMan tech and expert…

3393 Peachtree Rd NE Ste 3029F (Atlanta)

If your irons feel like they’re ghosting you, book a data-driven fitting at PXG Atlanta, where private bays with TrackMan tech and expert fitters match heads and shafts to your swing. Cap it off with sharp PXG apparel that actually performs off the course too.

From the North ATL newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Brown's Mill Golf Course delivers an 18-hole layout with legit challenge and views that make a double bogey sting less. It’s part of City…

480 Cleveland Ave SE (Atlanta)

Brown's Mill Golf Course delivers an 18-hole layout with legit challenge and views that make a double bogey sting less. It’s part of City of Atlanta Golf, so expect a no-frills, local vibe perfect for sneaking in a midweek round and dialing in that stubborn fade.

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Underground Atlanta

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This historic area is now a shopping & entertainment center with eateries, events & tours.

50 Upper Alabama St (Atlanta)

This historic area is now a shopping & entertainment center with eateries, events & tours.

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Public golf course featuring 3 nine-hole layouts, a practice facility, and scenic views.

2515 Atlanta Hwy

Public golf course featuring 3 nine-hole layouts, a practice facility, and scenic views.

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Country club offering membership, dining, and event space, including outdoor areas.

3000 Club Dr

Country club offering membership, dining, and event space, including outdoor areas.

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Short course (9 holes) with a nice layout that's great for beginners and kids.

585 Candler Park Dr NE (Atlanta)

Short course (9 holes) with a nice layout that's great for beginners and kids.

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Regal Dawson

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Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.

189 N 400 Center Ln (Dawsonville)

Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.

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Park Tavern

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Rustic sports bar offering burgers, beer & a patio with park views.

500 10th St NE (Atlanta)

Rustic sports bar offering burgers, beer & a patio with park views.

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Golf course with 9 holes and a revolutionary design, plus a par-3 course and an academy.

2205 Northside Dr NW (Atlanta)

Golf course with 9 holes and a revolutionary design, plus a par-3 course and an academy.

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Buckhead Club

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Posh social and business club in the Buckhead area, providing fine dining, city views, and event space.

3344 Peachtree Rd NE #2600 (Atlanta)

Posh social and business club in the Buckhead area, providing fine dining, city views, and event space.

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Skyline Park

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Cheery place for games, rides & mini golf, plus beer & snacks, on the Ponce City Market roof.

Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE (Atlanta)

Cheery place for games, rides & mini golf, plus beer & snacks, on the Ponce City Market roof.

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Plaza Theatre

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Independent movie theater showcases cult classics & midnight movies on Friday on the silver screen.

1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE (Atlanta)

Independent movie theater showcases cult classics & midnight movies on Friday on the silver screen.

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IPIC Theaters

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Upscale cinema chain with plush seating, gourmet light bites & cocktails, plus in-theater service.

1197 Peachtree St NE Apt 350 (Atlanta)

Upscale cinema chain with plush seating, gourmet light bites & cocktails, plus in-theater service.

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Nine-hole golf course designed by Rees Jones with putting & chipping areas, a driving range & shop.

10 Lakeside Village Dr SE (Atlanta)

Nine-hole golf course designed by Rees Jones with putting & chipping areas, a driving range & shop.

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Upscale entertainment destination with bowling, craft food & cocktails, plus lively arcades.

261 19th St NW Ste 1150 (Atlanta)

Upscale entertainment destination with bowling, craft food & cocktails, plus lively arcades.

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Georgia Aquarium

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One of world's largest aquariums, with permanent exhibits, interactive galleries & animals galore.

225 Baker St NW (Atlanta)

One of world's largest aquariums, with permanent exhibits, interactive galleries & animals galore.

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Interactive team-building challenges (some involving paint) feature escape room elements and an arcade-style lounge.

1483 Chattahoochee Ave NW (Atlanta)

Interactive team-building challenges (some involving paint) feature escape room elements and an arcade-style lounge.

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Fernbank Forest

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65-acre old-growth hardwood forest offers nature hikes, native wildlife & a natural history museum.

767 Clifton Rd NE (Atlanta)

65-acre old-growth hardwood forest offers nature hikes, native wildlife & a natural history museum.

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Protected woodland with hands-on activities for learning natural & cultural history.

2125 Elachee Drive

Protected woodland with hands-on activities for learning natural & cultural history.

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Century-old golf course with tennis courts, plus a swimming pool & popular clubhouse restaurant.

740 Clifton Rd NE (Atlanta)

Century-old golf course with tennis courts, plus a swimming pool & popular clubhouse restaurant.

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The Mural Walk

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Walking tour focusing on Atlanta's murals, especially those depicting African-American history.

245 N Highland Ave NE Ste 230-181 (Atlanta)

Walking tour focusing on Atlanta's murals, especially those depicting African-American history.

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Laid-back 18-hole course for golfers of all levels.

2300 Wilson Dr SW (Atlanta)

Laid-back 18-hole course for golfers of all levels.

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Mini-golf courses with modern technology and a restaurant serving food and drinks.

1115 Howell Mill Rd NW (Atlanta)

Mini-golf courses with modern technology and a restaurant serving food and drinks.

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Indoor & outdoor kid-friendly activities such as bumper cars, go-karts, mini-golf & laser tag.

40155 US-441 (Commerce)

Indoor & outdoor kid-friendly activities such as bumper cars, go-karts, mini-golf & laser tag.

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Indoor mini-golf venue featuring tap wall beer, wine and cocktails, plus an eatery.

1995 Mall of Georgia Blvd (Buford)

Indoor mini-golf venue featuring tap wall beer, wine and cocktails, plus an eatery.

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Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

931 Monroe Dr NE (Atlanta)

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

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Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

3200 Northlake Pkwy NE (Atlanta)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

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Legacy Fountain

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Water park with a fountain, botanical gardens, and other kid-friendly amenities.

E Park Ln NE (Atlanta)

Water park with a fountain, botanical gardens, and other kid-friendly amenities.

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Basic municipal golf facility with a pro shop & scenic views of the city skyline.

216 Chastain Park Ave NW (Atlanta)

Basic municipal golf facility with a pro shop & scenic views of the city skyline.

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SkyView Atlanta

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20-story Ferris wheel in Centennial Park providing scenic views from climate-controlled gondolas.

168 Luckie St NW (Atlanta)

20-story Ferris wheel in Centennial Park providing scenic views from climate-controlled gondolas.

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Aquatic facility with an outdoor water park, plus an indoor competition pool & instructional pool.

1545 Community Way

Aquatic facility with an outdoor water park, plus an indoor competition pool & instructional pool.

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