Downtown Gainesville
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Top hotels in Downtown Gainesville

Chateau Elan
Room was spotless and staff were amazing.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Belamere Swimming Pool Suites
Room spacious and spotless. Staff friendly and kind. Massage therapist are amazing. Suites are beautiful inside and out. Amazing place! Will be back soon to visit.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
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Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG
I am quite happy with my visit to this hotel. The price seemed reasonable and it was well located close to the Mall of Georgia. The free breakfast was pretty good and they had staff ensuring that everything was available and the space was clean. The room had a great shower! My only criticism is that ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton
Room was very clean and staff was very friendly
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

The Guest Lodge Gainesville
Th room was great and the hotel was cute. The only thing we encountered was a ton of bright light coming through the curtains at night. Would still come back to this lodge.
Reviewed on 30 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 Wilshire Trails Park and Gainesville Theatre Alliance, 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.
