Historic Downtown Melbourne Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Historic Downtown Melbourne
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 waterfront 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.
Activities
Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour
Thousand Islands Mangrove Tunnel Sunset Kayak Tour with Cocoa Kayaking!
Guided Kayak Tour with Manatee & Dolphin Sightings
Cocoa Beach 2 Hour Dolphin Sightseeing tour- public
Merritt Island: CraigCat Rental
Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Melbourne Hotel Deals
Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Staff was courteous
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
Great room , location and friendly staff
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
The room was great. The staff was friendly and efficient.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Cocoa Beach Suites
Very clean and elegant room. Ready check in, staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
Yes
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort
Clean rooms, nice staff, good amenities!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
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 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 Paradise 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 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 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 Paradise Beach and Melbourne Square Mall.
