Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Gainesville
Popular places to visit
Don Carter State Park
You can take time to visit Don Carter State Park during your travels to Gainesville. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its cafes.
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
Explore the great outdoors at Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Quinlan Visual Arts Center
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Quinlan Visual Arts Center in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Elachee Nature Science Center
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Elachee Nature Science Center in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Wilshire Trails Park
Explore the great outdoors at Wilshire Trails Park, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Smithgall Arts Center
You can make plans for a show at Smithgall Arts Center on your trip to Gainesville. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Our pick of the best Downtown Gainesville Hotel Deals
Chateau Elan
Everything was nicely kept up. But you get what you pay for and it was rather pricey.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
Great everything was great and the people was nice and attentive definitely going back
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Belamere Swimming Pool Suites
Room was spitless
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA
Clean, quiet, friendly good value.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG
Room was spotless. Looked new. Breakfast was amazing. Staff was very kind. Definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
The Guest Lodge Gainesville
Friendly staff, and a clean. We had a great stay!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville
Midtown
When in Midtown, you can plan a visit to Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville and Elachee Nature Science Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Quinlan Visual Arts Center and Gainesville Theatre Alliance, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Lake Ranch Estates
Lake Ranch Estates might not have many top sights, but Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park and Chattahoochee Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
