Historic Downtown Melbourne Travel Guide
Melbourne
Visit Historic Downtown Melbourne
Popular places to visit
Florida Institute of Technology
Enjoy the student vibe at Florida Institute of Technology as part of your travels around Melbourne. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Brevard Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Brevard Zoo home during your travels in Melbourne. Discover the breathtaking sunrises in this family-friendly area or enjoy its surfing spots.
Melbourne Square Mall
During your visit to Melbourne, you can enjoy retail therapy at Melbourne Square Mall. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden
Built around a tropical hammock and stream, this peaceful, landscaped natural realm in Melbourne is a lush getaway from the sandy beaches of Florida.
USSSA Space Coast Complex
Catch an event at USSSA Space Coast Complex and enjoy other activities in Melbourne such as surfing.Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or visit its local chocolate shops.
The Avenue Viera
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Avenue Viera during your visit to Melbourne. Discover the breathtaking sunrises in this family-friendly area or enjoy its surfing spots.
Things to do
Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach
2 Hr Dolphin Melbourne, Merritt Island ,Cocoa Beach.1030 am
Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour
Kayak Tours and Rentals. Dolphins, Manatees, and Bioluminescence!
2 hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Melbourne Florida
Brevard County Tours, dolphin and manatee tours in Palm Bay, FL
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Melbourne
Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The room was amazing and the bed so comfortable
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
Nice to stay
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
The room was spotless, and the staff was beyond helpful!
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Cocoa Beach Suites
Nice place. Room clean
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
Clean room and delicious hot breakfast!
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort
Clean rooms, nice staff, good amenities!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Melbourne
Forest Creek
Though Forest Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden and Melbourne Square Mall.
Indian River Bluff
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indian River Bluff and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Square Mall and Paradise Beach.
Lakeside
While Lakeside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Andretti Thrill Park and Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden.
Westbrooke
While there might not be top attractions in Westbrooke, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Melbourne Square Mall and Max K. Rodes Park.
Melbourne Estates
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Melbourne Estates and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Square Mall and Max K. Rodes Park.
Sunny Point
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunny Point and surrounding area, you can visit Paradise Beach and Melbourne Square Mall.
