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
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! (1,010 reviews)
"This was my 40th wedding anniversary and it was wonderful. The staff, the food and the room were all great."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

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Chateau Elan
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA

3.5 out of 5
925 Highway 124, Hoschton, GA
The price is ₹8,594 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
₹8,594
₹10,413 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Hoschton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"I realize they're currently undergoing revisions, however the room itself was very musty smelling."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA
Comfort Inn & Suites Dahlonega University Area

Comfort Inn & Suites Dahlonega University Area

2.5 out of 5
835 S Chestatee St, Dahlonega, GA
The price is ₹10,924 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
₹10,924
₹13,116 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dahlonega. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (979 reviews)
"Stay was fine for what we needed."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Dahlonega University Area
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! (1,005 reviews)
"There were two different ladies that checked us in and out. They were both very, very sweet, kind and professional. This is the first time we have stayed here and we will return. The only problem we had was it is in a very noisy section of town. There is a very busy highway that runs in front of ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 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! (227 reviews)
"We will definitely be going back! The whole place was so nice and very clean! The staff were friendly and welcoming as well!"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 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 ₹12,000 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
₹12,000
₹14,124 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (391 reviews)
"It was perfect, would stay again!"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Home2 Suites by Hilton 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