Visit Downtown Gainesville
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
Great staff, amenities and wine!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
Excelente servicio !
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites
the breakfast had lots of protein, freshly prepared and the breakfast bar was replenished often with fresh food. great job!
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
The Guest Lodge Gainesville
Great room, staff was extra friendly.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
The Smith House
Hotel was in a great location. We stayed in room 25 which appeared to be recently renovated. The room was clean. We were in an adjoining room so that may have contributed to the sound but it was as if the kids in the room next to us were in our room. Good thing they went to sleep by 9:30. Also, we ...
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dahlonega by IHG
Staff super friendly and helpful. Room comfortable and clean. Parking convenient and safe. Park and leave car, everything is very walk-able. Breakfast was very good. Area clean and well attended.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville
Midtown
When in Midtown, you can plan a visit to Wilshire Trails Park and Frances Meadows Aquatic Center, 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 Wilshire Trails Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Downtown Gainesville by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Gainesville neighborhoods
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- Smithgall Arts Center
- Lake Lanier
- Mall of Georgia
- Road Atlanta
- Chateau Elan Winery
- Chattahoochee River
- Atlanta Botanical Garden
- University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus
- Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course
- Hamilton Mill Golf Club
- Brenau University
- The Historic Holly Theater
- Buford Community Center
- Chateau Elan Golf Course
- Lanier Motor Speedway
- Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
- Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
- Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
- Lake Lanier Olympic Park
- Reunion Golf Club
