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 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 Melbourne, Merritt Island ,Cocoa Beach.1030 am
Kayak Tours and Rentals. Dolphins, Manatees, and Bioluminescence!
Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour
2 hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Melbourne Florida
Sunset Tour Mangrove, Dolphins, Manatee #1 Rated in Cocoa Beach
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Melbourne
Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"The stay was wonderful! The parking garage and surrounding areas had a lot of cups and other trash left and they were there the whole time we were. Otherwise, the Staff Catherine M was amazing! The Valet attendants were amazing! They assisted us well with our boat and trailer parking. Foxtail Coffee ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 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
"Nice place"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
"Great"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Cocoa Beach Suites
"Staff very nice, 2 sister pools, clean lovely suites"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Melbourne - Oceanfront by IHG
"Everything was great when I arrived I was attended by an aunt a nice and very friendly girl the spectacular place thank you I will be back"
Reviewed on 18 May 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 Melbourne Square Mall and Indialantic Beach.
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 Melbourne Beach and Melbourne Square Mall.
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 Indian Harbor Beach Beach and Melbourne Square Mall.
