Historic Downtown Melbourne Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Florida Institute of Technology
Enjoy the student vibe at Florida Institute of Technology as part of your travels around Melbourne. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Brevard Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Brevard Zoo home during your travels in Melbourne. Discover the breathtaking sunrises in this family-friendly area or enjoy its surfing spots.

Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera
Explore the great outdoors at Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
USSSA Space Coast Complex
Catch an event at USSSA Space Coast Complex and enjoy other activities in Melbourne such as surfing.Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
The Avenue Viera
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Avenue Viera during your visit to Melbourne. Discover the breathtaking sunrises in this family-friendly area or enjoy its surfing spots.
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Melbourne

Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Please provide more parking
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
Great
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
Everyone was nice. Morgan at the front desk was sweet and welcoming! The rooms were clean and the protest was excellent! Michael at the bar was of course my favorite person for the weekend. Thanks again!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hilton Melbourne, FL
Clean hotel, very spacious and peaceful
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Cocoa Beach Suites
Was perfect for what we wanted
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
Everything worked this time no frozen orange juice and elevator worked staff great
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Melbourne

Forest Creek
Though Forest Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden and Melbourne Square Mall.

Indian River Bluff
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indian River Bluff and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Square Mall and Indian Harbor Beach Beach.

Lakeside
While Lakeside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Andretti Thrill Park and Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden.

Westbrooke
While there might not be top attractions in Westbrooke, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Melbourne Square Mall and Max K. Rodes Park.

Melbourne Estates
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Melbourne Estates and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Square Mall and Max K. Rodes Park.

Sunny Point
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunny Point and surrounding area, you can visit Paradise Beach and Indian Harbor Beach Beach.
