Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Gainesville
Chateau Elan
Room was spotless and staff were amazing.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Belamere Swimming Pool Suites
Room spacious and spotless. Staff friendly and kind. Massage therapist are amazing. Suites are beautiful inside and out. Amazing place! Will be back soon to visit.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG
I am quite happy with my visit to this hotel. The price seemed reasonable and it was well located close to the Mall of Georgia. The free breakfast was pretty good and they had staff ensuring that everything was available and the space was clean. The room had a great shower! My only criticism is that ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
Yes
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton
Super clean. Very friendly staff. Breakfast was great. I’ll be staying here the next time that I’m in the area.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Guest Lodge Gainesville
Staff was nice - room was clean. Update the hair dryers.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville
Midtown
When in Midtown, you can plan a visit to Wilshire Trails Park and Gainesville Theatre Alliance, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Elachee Nature Science Center 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 Chattahoochee Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
