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.
Top hotels in Downtown Gainesville
Chateau Elan
Wonderful and friendly service throughout the entire property!
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
The room was spotless,the staff friendly great place to stay!
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026
Belamere Swimming Pool Suites
Fire. 10/10 would recommend
Reviewed on 5 Jan, 2026
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites
My wife, my son, and I stayed one night while helping him move in for his first year at the University of North Georgia. We had reserved a room with two double beds, and it also included a pull-out couch, which comfortably accommodated our family. We definitely staying there again.
Reviewed on 10 Jan, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton
Friendly staff. Clean. Comfortable.
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026
The Guest Lodge Gainesville
Na
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville
Midtown
When in Midtown, you can plan a visit to Wilshire Trails Park and Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, 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.
