Historic Downtown Melbourne
Melbourne
Visit Historic Downtown Melbourne
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.
USSSA Space Coast Complex
Catch an event at USSSA Space Coast Complex and enjoy other activities in Melbourne such as surfing.Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or visit its local chocolate shops.
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.
The Maxwell C. King Center
You can make plans for a show at The Maxwell C. King Center during your trip to Melbourne. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour
Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach
Brevard County Tours, dolphin and manatee tours in Palm Bay, FL
2 hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Melbourne Florida
2 Hr Dolphin & Manatee Cruise . Mel. Cocoa Beach.1030 or 1 pm
Cocoa Beach 2 Hour Dolphin Sightseeing tour- public
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Melbourne
Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Beautiful hotel, professional and helpful staff. Restaurant with an awesome view of Melbourne @ The Landing. Very convenient to downtown to walk to restaurants and shops. Room has very nice decor and plenty of space for belongings.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
Clean room. Excellent breakfast.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Cocoa Beach Suites
It was extremely dog friendly whi h is why i picked it.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
We did not eat breakfast at the hotel
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hilton Melbourne, FL
Clean room
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral
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Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
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 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 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 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 Paradise Beach and Indian Harbor Beach Beach.
