Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide

Gainesville

a gorgeous spring landscape at Lanier Point Park with rippling blue water surrounded by lush green trees and plants with blue sky, clouds and a rainbow at Lake Lanier in Gainesville Georgia USA
Downtown Gainesville
Downtown Gainesville

Popular places to visit

deep purple Queen of The Night or Black Hero Tulips in the garden surrounded by yellow daffodils and lush green leaves, trees and plants at Atlanta Botanical Gardens in Gainesville Georgia USA

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
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

Enjoy an outing to Quinlan Visual Arts Center during your stay 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

Things to do

Jetski Guided Adventure

Lake Lanier Jet Ski Adventures: Guided or Go Your Own Way!

Rp2.584.554
per traveller
Lake Lanier Jet Ski Adventures: Guided or Go Your Own Way!
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Top hotels in Downtown Gainesville

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

3 out of 5
124 E E Butler Pkwy Gainesville GA
The price is Rp2.666.161 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
Rp2.666.161
Rp3.153.730 total
31 May - 1 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (297 reviews)
Nice location. Good parking

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA
Chateau Elan

Chateau Elan

4.5 out of 5
100 Rue Charlemagne Braselton GA
The price is Rp3.144.703 per night from 24 May to 25 May
Rp3.144.703
Rp4.776.723 total
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Braselton. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Everything

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Chateau Elan
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 Rp1.738.702 per night from 27 May to 28 May
Rp1.738.702
Rp2.104.707 total
27 May - 28 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Hoschton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Easily accessible from 85, clean, great staff.

Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA
Belamere Swimming Pool Suites

Belamere Swimming Pool Suites

2.5 out of 5
2525 Antioch Rd Cumming GA
The price is Rp3.454.966 per night from 26 May to 27 May
Rp3.454.966
Rp4.060.857 total
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cumming. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Margaritaville at Lanier Islands and Mary Alice Park are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (294 reviews)
Everything about this place is a 10/10

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Belamere Swimming Pool Suites
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 Rp2.024.600 per night from 29 May to 30 May
Rp2.024.600
Rp2.395.689 total
29 May - 30 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (559 reviews)
It was great

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia

Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia

2.5 out of 5
2499 Satellite Blvd. Buford GA
The price is Rp1.593.211 per night from 28 May to 29 May
Rp1.593.211
Rp1.887.974 total
28 May - 29 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Mall of Georgia and Georgia Sewing & Quilting ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (53 reviews)
The staff was wonderful! Nice, complimentary breakfast, room and bathroom was very roomy and nicely decorated. Very pleasant and quiet stay. Great location!

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville

Lake Hartwell

Midtown

When in Midtown, you can plan a visit to Quinlan Visual Arts Center and Wilshire Trails Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Midtown
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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.

Westside
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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