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.
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.
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.
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
The property is clean and safe. The spa was a money grab. I love the amenities, but my massage lacked depth. I have had better massages in the area.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
Spotless room, very spacious, comfortable bed
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Belamere Swimming Pool Suites
This was an amazing amd romantic experience. We were in a room secluded enough to really enjoy each other. Anne was spot on and super helpful. I will definitely be back. If it's your anniversary or a romantic reason, I highly recommend.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites
It was ok
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton
Na
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Dahlonega University Area
Hotel Tranquilo ,familiar , limpio , buen trato
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
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.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville 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 Wilshire Trails Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
