Historic Downtown Melbourne Travel Guide

Melbourne

Historic Downtown Melbourne
Historic Downtown Melbourne
Historic Downtown Melbourne
Historic Downtown Melbourne
Historic Downtown Melbourne

Popular places to visit

Florida Institute of Technology

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.

Florida Institute of Technology
Brevard Zoo

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.

Brevard Zoo
Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden

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.

Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden
Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera

Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera

Explore the great outdoors at Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera

USSSA Space Coast Complex

Catch an event at USSSA Space Coast Complex and enjoy other activities in Melbourne such as surfing.Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its local chocolate shops.

USSSA Space Coast Complex

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 Avenue Viera

Things to do

Come see the playful dolphins up close!

2 hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Melbourne Florida

฿1,461
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
2 hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Melbourne Florida
Explore the Wonderful World of the Oz Books in a way that you have never seen before...

Wizard of OZ Museum tour

฿973
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wizard of OZ Museum tour
Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach

Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach

฿1,797
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach
Watch the waterway GLOW around your kayaks and animals!

Thousand Islands Bioluminescent Kayak Tour with Cocoa Kayaking!

฿2,434
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Thousand Islands Bioluminescent Kayak Tour with Cocoa Kayaking!
Dolphin Adventure Sail in Cocoa Beach

Dolphin Adventure Sail in Cocoa Beach

฿1,650
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dolphin Adventure Sail in Cocoa Beach
Feeling weightless in a kayak while watching the sunset over the Thousand Islands Conservation Area on a kayak tour with Fin Expeditions.

Sunset Tour Mangrove, Dolphins, Manatee #1 Rated in Cocoa Beach

฿2,045
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sunset Tour Mangrove, Dolphins, Manatee #1 Rated in Cocoa Beach
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown Melbourne

Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
801 E Strawbridge Ave, Melbourne, FL
The price is ฿4,104 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿4,104
฿4,597 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"I've been to this hotel like 10 times ... i love it !! Awesome rooftop, great breakfast, cool rooms."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral

3 out of 5
1275 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL
The price is ฿2,946 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿2,946
฿3,626 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Cocoa Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,029 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront

Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront

3.5 out of 5
1550 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,482 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿5,482
฿6,140 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Cocoa Beach. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a beach locale and 2 beach bars. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,349 reviews)
The best beachfront stay!
"From arrival to checkout; everything was such a stellar experience. The only downside would be paying extra for parking. I would have expected it would be included in the price of the stay, but for $15/day, it wasn’t breaking the bank. The location and ease of accessing the beach was the best part. ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
Cocoa Beach Suites

Cocoa Beach Suites

2 out of 5
3655 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL
The price is ฿2,541 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,541
฿2,846 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cocoa Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,176 reviews)
Great stay for the night before a cruise.
"We were so pleasantly surprised. Great location, big room, clean all around. We would absolutely stay here again. Only minor uncomfortable area was the fold out couch."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Cocoa Beach Suites
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera

3 out of 5
7200 George T Edwards Dr, Melbourne, FL
The price is ฿1,996 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿1,996
฿2,236 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,219 reviews)
"the hotel and staff were friendly and accommodating during our stay, and the room clean."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront

Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront

4 out of 5
3003 North Highway A1A, Indialantic, FL
The price is ฿5,453 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿5,453
฿6,107 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Indialantic. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"We enjoyed being oceanfront at the Hilton. The room had a balcony that you could only stand on (not enough room for chairs). The bathroom was very small but the room was spacious, clean, and quiet. There was no outlet for the coffee maker. The staff was very friendly and welcoming except for one ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Melbourne

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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.

Forest Creek
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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 Indialantic Beach.

Indian River Bluff
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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.

Lakeside
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Westbrooke

While there might not be top attractions in Westbrooke, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Melbourne Square Mall and Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden.

Westbrooke
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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 Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden.

Melbourne Estates
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Sunny Point

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunny Point and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Square Mall and Satellite Beach Beach.

Sunny Point

Historic Downtown Melbourne Travel Guide