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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- Located just one hour north of Atlanta, Gainesville is an ideal day-trip destination for city dwellers.
- Surrounded by outstanding scenery, Gainesville offers a number of excellent outdoor recreational facilities including the Kinsey Family Farm, Atlanta Botanical Gardens, and the Elachee Nature Science Center.
- Downtown Gainesville has a vibrant atmosphere and is filled with restaurants, independent stores, and galleries.
- To get a feel for what the town was like back in the 1800’s, you can join a guided walking tour on the Historic Green Street Tour.
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