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.
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 beautiful beaches 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
Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour
Cocoa Beach/Merritt Island:Bioluminescent kayak tour
2 Hour Tiki Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Cocoa Beach
Guided Kayak Tour with Manatee & Dolphin Sightings
Cocoa Beach Dolphin and Wildlife Eco Activity
Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Melbourne Hotel Deals
Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"The stay was wonderful! The parking garage and surrounding areas had a lot of cups and other trash left and they were there the whole time we were. Otherwise, the Staff Catherine M was amazing! The Valet attendants were amazing! They assisted us well with our boat and trailer parking. Foxtail Coffee ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Landing Near Historic Downtown Melbourne
"Finding exact unit is difficult…"
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
"👍"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
"Great"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Cocoa Beach Suites
"The rooms were clean, we had one that had a seperate room with a bed, and a second room with 2 beds. Staff was nice and helpful. A couple of blocks from the beach. Negative but not so negative, the pool is not onsite. We walked about a block and a half to get to the swimming pool at their sister ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Melbourne - Oceanfront by IHG
"Toilet would not flush had to remove top 4 times in 2 days, smell of bug spray in rooms, door hard to open, the elevator took a long time to open , the valet parking was very slow after 15 min pre call had to wait 15 min for car. Resulting late for a wedding!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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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 Melbourne Square Mall and Indialantic Beach.
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 Indian Harbor Beach 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 Melbourne Beach and Melbourne Square Mall.
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 Indian Harbor Beach Beach and Melbourne Square Mall.
