Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide

Gainesville

Photo by Charlie Williams
Photo by Charlie Williams
Photo by Charlie Williams
Photo by Charlie Williams

Popular places to visit

Don Carter State Park

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.

Don Carter State Park
Wilshire Trails Park

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.

Wilshire Trails Park
Quinlan Visual Arts Center

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.

Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Elachee Nature Science Center

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.

Elachee Nature Science Center

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.

Smithgall Arts Center

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.

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

Top hotels in Downtown Gainesville

Chateau Elan

Chateau Elan

4.5 out of 5
100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton, GA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Braselton. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"While it was clear that the hotel has undergone some major renovations with new furnishings, the bathroom was clean but underwhelming. Underneath the sink a hole had been inadequately covered, leaving a huge gap that could allow anything to crawl through. Also room service was non responsive. Chateau ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

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Belamere Swimming Pool Suites

Belamere Swimming Pool Suites

2.5 out of 5
2525 Antioch Rd, Cumming, GA
Stay at this hotel in Cumming. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Margaritaville at Lanier Islands and Mary Alice Park are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (220 reviews)
"The ambiance was exactly what is advertised. We enjoyed our privates on them and heated splashed pool. Was very kind attentive and courteous I would definitely recommend and return"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

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Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites

Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites

2.5 out of 5
4535 Oakwood Rd, Oakwood, GA
The price is 2.828.025 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
2.828.025 ₫
3.384.244 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oakwood. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (648 reviews)
"The stay was good. Staff friendly"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites
The Guest Lodge Gainesville

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

2 out of 5
520 Queen City Parkway, Gainesville, GA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"This property is older however it is in great condition and very clean."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

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The Guest Lodge Gainesville
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA

3.5 out of 5
925 Highway 124, Hoschton, GA
The price is 2.558.451 ₫ per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
2.558.451 ₫
3.099.818 ₫ total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Hoschton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Conveniently located within 2 milea of the vineyard with a complimentary breakfast. It's a value for the room size. I had a suite. When I stayed they were doing some upgrades."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG

2.5 out of 5
2730 MALL OF GEORGIA BOULEVARD, Buford, GA
The price is 2.772.315 ₫ per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
2.772.315 ₫
3.292.454 ₫ total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Mall of Georgia and Regal Mall Of Georgia ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (130 reviews)
"Very clean hotel"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville

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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.

Midtown
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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.

Lake Ranch Estates

Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide

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