Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
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
Spotless room, great staff, great amenities and excellent wine. I will definitely recommend this resort to friends and family.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Belamere Swimming Pool Suites
Room was spitless
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
Perfection
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA
Clean, quiet, friendly good value.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
The Guest Lodge Gainesville
This is my second time staying at your establishment and once again it was a comfy stay. I think her name is Stephanie who was there early in the morning when I came down for breakfast and she is very sweet.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton
Very nice clean room
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville
Midtown
When in Midtown, you can plan a visit to Quinlan Visual Arts Center and Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 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.
