Historic Downtown Melbourne
Melbourne
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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.
Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera
Explore the great outdoors at Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
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.
Things to do
Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour
Brevard County Tours, dolphin and manatee tours in Palm Bay, FL
Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach
2 Hr Dolphin & Manatee River Cruise . Melbourne, Cocoa Beach,Fl.
Cocoa Beach 2 Hour Dolphin Sightseeing tour- public
Dolphin Adventure Sail in Cocoa Beach
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Melbourne
Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
From arrival to departure this hotel shined. We had a warm welcome. Easy check in and out. The rooms and hotel clean and comfortable. Fabulous restaurant and bar on the top floor. We have stayed before and that’s why we booked again and we were not disappointed!
Reviewed on 1 Nov, 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
Bed was comfortable
Reviewed on 29 Oct, 2025
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
Great clean room, excellent amenities and food. This is always the best place to stay!
Reviewed on 2 Nov, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
Very clean and a perfect location, people were very nice Wonderful Beds and Great Price !
Reviewed on 2 Nov, 2025
Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral
Staff was amazing esp for early check in. When sending msgs back and forth they were very quick to reply to my questions and concerns. I would def stay again.
Reviewed on 27 Oct, 2025
Hyatt Place Melbourne / Palm Bay / I-95
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 29 Oct, 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 Square Mall and Indialantic 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 Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden.
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 Melbourne Square Mall and Satellite Beach Beach.
