Historic Downtown Melbourne Travel Guide
Melbourne
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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.
USSSA Space Coast Complex
Catch an event at USSSA Space Coast Complex and enjoy other activities in Melbourne such as surfing.Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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 Maxwell C. King Center
You can make plans for a show at The Maxwell C. King Center during your trip to Melbourne. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Brevard County Tours, dolphin and manatee tours in Palm Bay, FL
2 Hr Dolphin & Manatee Cruise . Mel. Cocoa Beach.1030 or 1 pm
Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour
Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach
2 hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Melbourne Florida
Sunset Tour Mangrove, Dolphins, Manatee #1 Rated in Cocoa Beach
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Melbourne
Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Great
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
Everything was fine, the rooms are getting older but are still clean.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
Average room for 200 bucks a night plus parking. Beach area is relaxing. Starbucks in the lobby a plus.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
Great
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Cocoa Beach Suites
Large room and convenient to shopping and dining. The only downside we had was no coffee in the lobby but there was a Waffle House next door.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
Very friendly staff, pool and hot tub was great, beach was nice too. Will be back
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
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 Square Mall and Indian Harbor Beach Beach.
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 Paradise Beach and Indian Harbor Beach Beach.
