Smithgall Arts Center
Gainesville, GA
331 Spring Street Southwest 30501
VENUE GUIDE
Smithgall Arts Center
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Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Smithgall Arts Center
Make the event easier by staying close to Smithgall Arts Center and the surrounding Gainesville area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Hampton Inn Gainesville
0.1 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.2 (666 reviews)
Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA
0.3 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.5 (178 reviews)
The Guest Lodge Gainesville
0.3 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.1 (950 reviews)
Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville
0.6 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.7 (474 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Smithgall Arts Center & the Area
Smithgall Arts Center is an event venue in Gainesville, GA. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Smithgall Arts Center for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Luna's Restaurant
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Smithgall Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (762 reviews)
Harold's Honky Tonk Bar & Grill
0.1 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Smithgall Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (521 reviews)
IHOP
0.1 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (2,610 reviews)
Collegiate Grill
0.1 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (864 reviews)
The Stag - Chophouse
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (358 reviews)
Peytons Pie Company - Gainesville
0.1 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Smithgall Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (128 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Tap It Gainesville Pints & Growlers
0.1 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (301 reviews)
Cork It Gainesville
0.1 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (153 reviews)
Downtown Drafts
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (495 reviews)
Blue Door
0.2 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (43 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Sweet Magnolia's Cafe & Bakery
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (363 reviews)
Boarding Pass Coffee Gainesville
0.1 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (212 reviews)
Inman Perk Coffee
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (627 reviews)
Meadowlark Coffee
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (248 reviews)
Farmhouse Coffee®️
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (214 reviews)
Dunkin'
0.3 mi from the venue
Coffee near Smithgall Arts Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (1,071 reviews)
Museums
Longstreet Society
0.6 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before Smithgall Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (38 reviews)
Quinlan Visual Arts Center
0.7 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (79 reviews)
Engine 209 Park
0.7 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (15 reviews)
Beulah Rucker Museum
2.6 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (21 reviews)
Attractions
Poultry Park
0.1 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (32 reviews)
Gainesville Square
0.1 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Smithgall Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (519 reviews)
Rock Creek Veterans Park
0.2 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (165 reviews)
Northeast Georgia History Center
0.4 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Smithgall Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (152 reviews)
Ivey Terrace Park
0.4 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (198 reviews)
Wilshire Trails
1.0 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (841 reviews)
Shopping
Dixie City Shopping Center
0.7 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (713 reviews)
Washington Square Shopping Center
0.8 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Smithgall Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (95 reviews)
Lakeshore Mall
1.0 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 3.7 (2,082 reviews)
Westside Shopping Center
1.1 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (64 reviews)
Lakeshore Crossing Shopping Center
1.2 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (2,458 reviews)
Sherwood Plaza
1.2 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (623 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Smithgall Arts Center. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Luna's Restaurant
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (762 reviews)
Harold's Honky Tonk Bar & Grill
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (521 reviews)
IHOP
0.1 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (2,610 reviews)
The Stag - Chophouse
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (358 reviews)
Peytons Pie Company - Gainesville
0.1 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (128 reviews)
Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse & Tavern
0.1 mi from the venue
Food near Smithgall Arts Center for after the show or game.
Today: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (929 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
Tap It Gainesville Pints & Growlers
0.1 mi from the venue
Drinks near Smithgall Arts Center after the show or game.
Today: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (301 reviews)
Cork It Gainesville
0.1 mi from the venue
Drinks near Smithgall Arts Center after the show or game.
Today: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (153 reviews)
Downtown Drafts
0.2 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (495 reviews)
Blue Door
0.2 mi from the venue
Drinks near Smithgall Arts Center after the show or game.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (43 reviews)
Getting to Smithgall Arts Center
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Smithgall Arts Center in Gainesville, GA. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • Hall Area Transit serves Gainesville, GA. Check the agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near Smithgall Arts Center.
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Parking availability, lot or garage access, pricing and event-day restrictions can vary for Smithgall Arts Center. Check the venue's official website and the specific event instructions before arrival.
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