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 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
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
Great rooftop breakfast spectacular, beautiful view of Indian River Lagoon.
Reviewed on 4 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
My stay here was good, there were several restaurants near and also convenient and grocery stores near. This property was a great stay.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
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Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Cocoa Beach Suites
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Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Melbourne - Oceanfront by IHG
Great access to beach, restaurant on the beach, good food. Hotel room was nice, clean and modern. The resort fees are ridiculous but includes valet which you are then pressured to tip. I didn’t like that and for that reason I would not likely stay again.
Reviewed on 5 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 Andretti Thrill Park.
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 Melbourne Beach.
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.
