Historic Downtown Melbourne Travel Guide
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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.

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.

Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera
Explore the great outdoors at Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
USSSA Space Coast Complex
Catch an event at USSSA Space Coast Complex and enjoy other activities in Melbourne such as surfing.Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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

2 Hr Dolphin & Manatee River Cruise . Melbourne, Cocoa Beach,Fl.

Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour

Kayak Tours and Rentals. Dolphins, Manatees, and Bioluminescence!

Cocoa Beach 2 Hour Dolphin Sightseeing tour- public
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Melbourne

Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Clean Room Great Staff
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
I like how nice and settled it is. It’s quiet and definitely family friendly
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
In general every thing good in this hotel
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
Clean, friendly and very convenience for my needs
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Hilton Melbourne, FL
all good except that the furniture is a bit old
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Hyatt Place Melbourne / Palm Bay / I-95
Clean room and no pets
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
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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 Indialantic 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 Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden.

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 Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden.

Sunny Point
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunny Point and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Square Mall and Satellite Beach Beach.

