Westside Travel Guide
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.

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.
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.
Brenau University
Walk around the campus at Brenau University during your visit to Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Westside

Georgianna Motel
Bed sheets had hair, stains, and crumbs. Had to ask them to change the sheets. Room next door had a revolving door. People in and out at all hours and loud.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Chateau Elan
Wonderful and friendly service throughout the entire property!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
breakfast menu and staff excellent
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Belamere Swimming Pool Suites
Yes it was comfortable and field with satisfaction
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites
Our room was clean and comfortable. The shower felt great and was roomy. I missed having a place to hand my towel. Please improve the entrance to the property. At night it is difficult to see.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia
The staff was very helpful. I had to stay an extra day and it was no problem.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside

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.

Downtown Gainesville
Downtown Gainesville might not have many top sights, but Wilshire Trails Park and Frances Meadows Aquatic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.
