Historic Downtown Melbourne Travel Guide
Melbourne
Visit Historic Downtown Melbourne
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!
Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour
2 hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Melbourne Florida
Thousand Islands Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour with Cocoa Kayaking!
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Melbourne
Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Great hotel. Modern design and clean rooms. Love the vibe. My family and I loved it.
Reviewed on 10 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
The beach is not visible, but in walking distance. Breakfast is fine. The rooms are clean.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
Great onsite activities
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Cocoa Beach Suites
Always a Good Stay Here!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Melbourne - Oceanfront by IHG
Nice location , easy access to the beach
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
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 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.
