We are excited to welcome you to the city we love.

If you’re traveling from out of town to buy your dream dress, consider staying a day or two and taking in all Gainesville has to offer.

  • Sweetwater Branch Inn - also a great wedding venue to check out! Featured on PBS’s series “Country Inns USA.”

    Camelia Rose Inn

    Hotel Eleo 

  • The Top - Sloane’s favorite! 

    Dragonfly Sushi - Kate’s favorite!

    Afternoon - so close to the shop and great for brunch/lunch

    Satchel’s Pizza - a Gainesville institution. Wonderful live music!

    4th Avenue Food Park - when there’s great weather!

    Germaine’s - the best chicken sandwich you’ll ever eat

  • Kin Cocktail Lounge - such a cool vibe and awesome cocktails

    First Magnitude Brewing - our favorite brewery. Always a cider on draft for non-beer drinkers like Kate!

    Cry Baby’s - tiki-style drinks and good food as well

  • Harn Museum of Art - permanent home of Claude Monet’s “Champ d’avoine (Oat Field)

    The Hippodrome Theatre - a great place for an evening of theatre

    Depot Park - great for kids or just a nice stroll and dog friendly!

    Lynx Bookstore - the coolest local bookstore

    The How Bazar - a clothing store, bar and event venue all in one