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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.
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
Everything
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
Clean room, friendly staff and pet friendly. The Bed was really cozy and it has small kitchenette
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
The Guest Lodge Gainesville
Everything was neat and tidy, however, there was a slight odor of mildew possibly from the air conditioning unit.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA
Very clean comfortable room. The waffles were very tasty. Rest of breakfast was yummy. The pool was very warm, but clean. Not much noice outside our room. Bed good.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Dahlonega University Area
good area, clean room, good bed
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
The Smith House
Room very spacious everything was great
Reviewed on 8 Nov 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.
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
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- Smithgall Arts Center
- Lake Lanier
- Mall of Georgia
- Chateau Elan Winery
- Road Atlanta
- Chattahoochee River
- Atlanta Botanical Garden
- Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course
- University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus
- Chateau Elan Golf Course
- Hamilton Mill Golf Club
- Brenau University
- The Historic Holly Theater
- Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
- Buford Community Center
- Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
- Lanier Motor Speedway
- Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
- Lake Lanier Olympic Park
- Bogan Park Community Recreation & Aquatic Center
