Historic Downtown Melbourne Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
USSSA Space Coast Complex
Catch an event at USSSA Space Coast Complex and enjoy other activities in Melbourne such as surfing.Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Brevard County Tours, dolphin and manatee tours in Palm Bay, FL
2 Hr Dolphin & Manatee River Cruise . Melbourne, Cocoa Beach,Fl.
Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour
Mangrove Tunnels, Dolphins, Manatee Tour #1 Rated in Cocoa Beach
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Melbourne
Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Parking garage was convenient. The rooms were oversized which is great for dogs.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
The bedroom was really good but the eggs were cold and not very good breakfast.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
Clean room , staff Very quiet
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Cocoa Beach Suites
Great stay better, Price. It was a little dated, but definitely very clean.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral
Everything was amazing except for the bed. Very lumpy and very uncomfortable
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
WoodSpring Suites Cocoa Beach - Rockledge
The staff was great. The room was clean. No real complaints.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 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 Harbor Marina and Melbourne Square Mall.
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 Indian Harbor Beach Beach and Melbourne Square Mall.
