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.
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.
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.
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
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Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
The Guest Lodge Gainesville
Courteous staff
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA
It's difficult to see because of the shrubbery and we passed it and had to turn around and back track, no fun when you've been on the road for 10 hours and you're tired 😫
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Dahlonega University Area
clean room
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites
Nice hotel.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Dahlonega University Area
Easy check in. Great customer service. Loved the jacuzzi tub in room.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville
Midtown
When in Midtown, you can plan a visit to Quinlan Visual Arts Center 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 Chattahoochee Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
