Historic Downtown Melbourne Travel Guide
Melbourne
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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.
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
2 Hr Dolphin Melbourne, Merritt Island ,Cocoa Beach.1030 am
Kayak Tours and Rentals. Dolphins, Manatees, and Bioluminescence!
Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour
Clear Kayak Bioluminescence Tour - Cocoa Beach
2 Hour Tiki Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Cocoa Beach
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Melbourne
Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"All good,great customer service."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Landing Near Historic Downtown Melbourne
"Finding exact unit is difficult…"
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
"Room was Clean and the pool area was really nice and relaxing with aquate space. Staff was very nice and helpful. The beach is very accessible to this location. Breakfast "Continental" was good with different coffee flavor options👍"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
"Clean room and helpful staff. Pool is just ok"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Melbourne - Oceanfront by IHG
"Good view"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Cocoa Beach Suites
"It is not directly on the beach. You do have to walk up a few blocks to get to public access but for the price and the rooms were really large like we got two room rooms the living room room with a pullout couch and a bedroom with king-size bed plus the bathroom very spacious and a great price if ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Melbourne
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 Harbor Marina and Melbourne Square Mall.
Windover Farms
While Windover Farms isn't home to many top sights, The Maxwell C. King Center and Brevard Zoo are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bowe Gardens
Bowe Gardens might not have many top sights, but Bowlero Melbourne and Melbourne Square Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Eau Gallie Arts District
While Eau Gallie Arts District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Satellite Beach Beach and Indian Harbor Beach Beach.
Sunny Point
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunny Point and surrounding area, you can visit Indian Harbor Beach Beach and Melbourne Square Mall.
