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.
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 beautiful beaches 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
Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour
Kayak Tours and Rentals. Dolphins, Manatees, and Bioluminescence!
Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach
Brevard County Tours, dolphin and manatee tours in Palm Bay, FL
2 hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Melbourne Florida
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Melbourne
Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Comfortable hotel though nothing fancy, located well. Though I had breakfast included with my reservation, and I’m a small guy, I had to add a significant amount of money every morning to get enough food over the $21 that’s provided. This is quite disappointing
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Landing Near Historic Downtown Melbourne
Room was clean, couldn’t get into the gym. I’m sure you could with contacting ppl but I didn’t have time for that. I would stay again. Loved it!
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
Room was very clean, Hotel was good for being older hotel. The onsite bar was little to be desired. The onsite Thai restaurant was ok.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
Viajamos con mi esposo y nuestra hija de 3 años. Nos gustó mucho! El tamaño de la pieza era bastante grande, limpia y camas cómodas (a excepción de las almohadas, MUY blandas para mi gusto). El restaurante del hotel que está afuera bastante bien y con
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Cocoa Beach Suites
The property was clean and all the staff was really nice. Our room was large. The location was perfect. We had no complaints and would stay here again.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Melbourne - Oceanfront by IHG
The room was a disappointment. Be AWARE!!! There is an additional $30 per day “Resort Fee” that is charged to you! They have valet parking only! There is a band playing at the outdoor bar during the day and into the evening. If you are looking for a quiet stay, look elsewhere!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 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 Indian Harbor Beach 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 Indian Harbor Beach Beach.
