Historic Downtown Melbourne Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
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.
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.
USSSA Space Coast Complex
Catch an event at USSSA Space Coast Complex and enjoy other activities in Melbourne such as surfing.Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Wickham Park
Wickham Park is just one of the places to see in Melbourne, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour
Cocoa Beach 2 Hour Dolphin Sightseeing tour- public
Guided Kayak Tour with Manatee & Dolphin Sightings
Indian River Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboarding Manatee and Dolphin Tour
Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Melbourne Hotel Deals
Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
good location
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
Clean room, good bedding, good hotel layout around the pool.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
Everything was excellent, 5 stars
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
clean room, good breakfast
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral
Friendly helpful staff. The room was clean and comfortable with an amazing view. Beach access.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Cocoa Beach Suites
Thought the room was spectacular, it was perfect for what we needed. It gave us a place to sleep, we felt safe, and kept our luggage safe. The staff was kind, friendly and very informative when we had questions. The beach was a very short walk as well as other places (like groceries, food, stores, ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
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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 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 Harbor Marina and Melbourne Square Mall.
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 Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden.
Westbrooke
While there might not be top attractions in Westbrooke, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Melbourne Square Mall and Melbourne Harbor Marina.
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 Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden.
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.
