Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide

Gainesville

Photo by Charlie Williams
Photo by Charlie Williams
Photo by Charlie Williams
Photo by Charlie Williams

Popular places to visit

Don Carter State Park

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.

Don Carter State Park
Quinlan Visual Arts Center

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.

Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Wilshire Trails Park

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.

Wilshire Trails Park
Elachee Nature Science Center

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.

Elachee Nature Science Center

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.

Smithgall Arts Center

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.

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

Top hotels in Downtown Gainesville

Chateau Elan

Chateau Elan

4.5 out of 5
100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton, GA
The price is ฿6,569 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿6,569
฿9,693 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Braselton. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"I dislike that I was unaware that there would be a $400 hold even though the rooms were paid for in full. I don't think this is a fault on chateau elan it is on Expedia for not making their customers aware of any potential holds there may be once you get to the property."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Chateau Elan
WoodSpring Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia-Lake Lanier

WoodSpring Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia-Lake Lanier

2.5 out of 5
1671 HORIZON PARKWAY NE, Buford, GA
The price is ฿2,606 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿2,606
฿3,106 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this property in Buford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Mall of Georgia and Georgia Sewing & Quilting ...
7/10 Good! (110 reviews)
"The only downside is that the bed are hard but clean, spacious, quiet"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

WoodSpring Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia-Lake Lanier
The Guest Lodge Gainesville

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

2 out of 5
520 Queen City Parkway, Gainesville, GA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Staff was available, friendly and quick! Loved the atmosphere of the hotel. Highly recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

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The Guest Lodge Gainesville
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia

Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia

3 out of 5
2685 MALL OF GEORGIA BLVD, Buford, GA
The price is ฿4,622 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,622
฿5,430 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Buford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (345 reviews)
"Great stay, great room, and great staff"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA

3.5 out of 5
925 Highway 124, Hoschton, GA
The price is ฿3,009 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,009
฿3,651 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Hoschton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"We arrived late in the evening, close to 10 pm. Front desk staff was great and helpful in locating a place open for a bite to eat. Very nice hotel. Clean and quiet. Would recommend highly"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton

3 out of 5
200 Kaival Ln., Braselton, GA
The price is ฿3,577 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,577
฿4,274 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Braselton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (900 reviews)
"This was more beautiful than the last LaQuinta I stayed in and I was amazed."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville

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Midtown

When in Midtown, you can plan a visit to Quinlan Visual Arts Center and Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Midtown
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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.

Lake Ranch Estates

Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide