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
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
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
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Great staff. Clean, Spacious rooms. Restful environment."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

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Chateau Elan
WoodSpring Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia-Lake Lanier
WoodSpring Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia-Lake Lanier
2.5 out of 5
1671 HORIZON PARKWAY NE, Buford, GA
The price is Rp1.313.496 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
Rp1.313.496
Rp1.565.361 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this property in Buford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Mall of Georgia and Georgia Sewing & Quilting ...
6.8/10 (99 reviews)
"I had a great stay and will be staying there in the future, its nice and clean, great rooms, i would Recommend bringing your own bathroom towels, toilet paper, Washcloths, ect , Since it seems they dont provide much"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

WoodSpring Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia-Lake Lanier
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Very nice staff, clean and comfortable rooms, pet friendly, nice grounds and pool."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

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The Guest Lodge Gainesville
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
3 out of 5
2685 MALL OF GEORGIA BLVD, Buford, GA
The price is Rp2.297.766 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp2.297.766
Rp2.700.544 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Buford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (334 reviews)
Great Stay
"We had to come to the area due to the death/celebration of life of a loved one. We stayed 2 days at the property. Everyone was professional and on top of things, to include Kailie, who checked us in. The staff I interacted with the most was for breakfast. Maria and Johanna were very kind and helpful!! ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
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 Rp1.516.383 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.516.383
Rp1.840.096 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Easy, quick check in (Latoya is really nice!), and the beds were comfortable. Beautiful indoor courtyard area!!"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton
3 out of 5
200 Kaival Ln., Braselton, GA
The price is Rp1.864.259 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.864.259
Rp2.224.988 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Braselton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (890 reviews)
"great place to stay"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton
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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 Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 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