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
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
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
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 ฿7,250 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿7,250
฿10,500 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"FOOD AND DRINKS WERE AMAZING"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Chateau Elan
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites

Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites

2.5 out of 5
4535 Oakwood Rd, Oakwood, GA
The price is ฿3,421 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,421
฿4,096 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oakwood. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (622 reviews)
"Very quiet"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites
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! (1,003 reviews)
"This place is great. I often travel to the area for work and it is my favorite at this price point. The staff is very welcoming and accommodating and there's always fresh coffee in the lobby with tasty creamers :). The hotel is clean and well maintained. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

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The Guest Lodge Gainesville
Belamere Swimming Pool Suites

Belamere Swimming Pool Suites

2.5 out of 5
2525 Antioch Rd, Cumming, GA
Stay at this hotel in Cumming. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Margaritaville at Lanier Islands and Mary Alice Park are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (202 reviews)
"Great romantic stay, my Wife and I loved it"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

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Belamere Swimming Pool Suites
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 ฿4,856 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,856
฿5,698 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (354 reviews)
"Comfy"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

3 out of 5
3250 Buford Dr, Buford, GA
The price is ฿3,765 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿3,765
฿4,454 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Buford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (281 reviews)
"Nice staff"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia
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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 Wilshire Trails Park, 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