Downtown Gainesville
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Popular places to visit
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 coffeehouses.
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
Explore the great outdoors at Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Quinlan Visual Arts Center
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Quinlan Visual Arts Center in Gainesville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Elachee Nature Science Center
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Elachee Nature Science Center in Gainesville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Wilshire Trails Park
Explore the great outdoors at Wilshire Trails Park, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Smithgall Arts Center
You can get tickets for a performance at Smithgall Arts Center on your trip to Gainesville. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Things to do
Lake Lanier Jet Ski Adventures: Guided or Go Your Own Way!
Atlanta: Fragrance After Dark - Make Perfume or Cologne
Top hotels in Downtown Gainesville
Chateau Elan
Spotless room, great staff, great amenities and excellent wine. I will definitely recommend this resort to friends and family.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Belamere Swimming Pool Suites
Room spacious and spotless. Staff friendly and kind. Massage therapist are amazing. Suites are beautiful inside and out. Amazing place! Will be back soon to visit.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
Staff was great. Room very clean and spacious. Breakfast, one of the best I have had at any hotel chain!
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA
Clean, quiet, friendly good value.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
The Guest Lodge Gainesville
Staff was great, room was clean. Had a nice start
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton
Room was very clean and staff was very friendly
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville
Midtown
Though Midtown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Quinlan Visual Arts Center and Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville.
Westside
While there might not be top attractions in Westside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Quinlan Visual Arts Center and Gainesville Theatre Alliance.
Lake Ranch Estates
When in Lake Ranch Estates, you can plan a visit to Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park and Chattahoochee Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
