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Popular places to visit
Don Carter State Park
You can take time to visit Don Carter State Park during your travels to Gainesville. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its cafes.
Wilshire Trails Park
Explore the great outdoors at Wilshire Trails Park, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Quinlan Visual Arts Center
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Quinlan Visual Arts Center in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Elachee Nature Science Center
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Elachee Nature Science Center in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Smithgall Arts Center
You can make plans for a show at Smithgall Arts Center on your trip to Gainesville. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
Explore the great outdoors at Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Downtown Gainesville
Chateau Elan
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
The Guest Lodge Gainesville
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
WoodSpring Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia-Lake Lanier
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville
Midtown
When in Midtown, you can plan a visit to Quinlan Visual Arts Center and Wilshire Trails Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Lake Ranch Estates
Lake Ranch Estates might not have many top sights, but Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park and Chattahoochee Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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- Smithgall Arts Center
- Lake Lanier
- Mall of Georgia
- Chateau Elan Winery
- Road Atlanta
- Chattahoochee River
- Chateau Elan Golf Course
- University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus
- Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
- Hamilton Mill Golf Club
- Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course
- Atlanta Botanical Garden
- Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
- Buford Community Center
- Brenau University
- Chattahoochee Golf Club
- Lake Lanier Olympic Park
- Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
- The Historic Holly Theater
- Lanier Motor Speedway
- Hurricane Shoals Park and Heritage Village