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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Gainesville Hotel Deals
Chateau Elan
Room was spotless, with a great view, staff was warm and welcoming.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
Didn't have a breakfast. Parking, Staff and Room were awesome.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites
Everything !
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Belamere Swimming Pool Suites
Everything thing from check in to check out was a great experience
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
The Guest Lodge Gainesville
The room was clean and the staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
The Smith House
Staff were wonderful and room was very clean. Would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville
Midtown
When in Midtown, you can plan a visit to Wilshire Trails Park and Frances Meadows Aquatic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville and Wilshire Trails Park, 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 Wilshire Trails Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
