Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Brenau University
Walk around the campus at Brenau University during your visit to Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Downtown Gainesville
Chateau Elan
The guys out front were excellent. Ro
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Belamere Swimming Pool Suites
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
The rooms was clean neat
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG
Clean room, staff was great! Convenient location.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Guest Lodge Gainesville
I stay at this property a few times each month. While it's not always perfect, it's always perfectly handled. The staff are friendly and accommodating. The rooms are each unique in the decor, which I like! If there's ever any problems, they are always resolved quickly and with a smile. I will continue ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Lanier Islands Resort
The room was very nice and we had a great view! The included breakfast was amazing and the staff for both the hotel and breakfast were friendly and attentive.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville
Midtown
When in Midtown, you can plan a visit to Wilshire Trails Park and Gainesville Theatre Alliance, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Elachee Nature Science 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.
