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
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
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
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The room was gorgeous!"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

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Chateau Elan
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites

Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites

2.5 out of 5
4535 Oakwood Rd, Oakwood, GA
The price is Rp1.776.205 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp1.776.205
Rp2.125.551 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oakwood. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (654 reviews)
"Near a large gas station and not far from restaurants."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites
Belamere Swimming Pool Suites

Belamere Swimming Pool Suites

2.5 out of 5
2525 Antioch Rd, Cumming, GA
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! (226 reviews)
"This was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Beautiful property. Staff (Noah and Morgan) were amazing!! I can’t wait to go back."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

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Belamere Swimming Pool Suites
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! (1,005 reviews)
"There were two different ladies that checked us in and out. They were both very, very sweet, kind and professional. This is the first time we have stayed here and we will return. The only problem we had was it is in a very noisy section of town. There is a very busy highway that runs in front of ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

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The Guest Lodge Gainesville
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 Rp1.606.893 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp1.606.893
Rp1.946.910 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (1,005 reviews)
"I realize they're currently undergoing revisions, however the room itself was very musty smelling."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG

2.5 out of 5
2730 MALL OF GEORGIA BOULEVARD, Buford, GA
The price is Rp1.642.851 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp1.642.851
Rp1.955.655 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 Regal Mall Of Georgia ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (136 reviews)
"It was new and clean"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG
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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 Wilshire Trails Park, 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