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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Atlanta: Fragrance After Dark - Make Perfume or Cologne
Top hotels in Downtown Gainesville
Chateau Elan
Amenities and overall ambiance
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
The room was larger than expected. It was a nice surprise. The room was very clean, nicely appointed and the bed was comfortable. Absolutely nothing to complain about.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites
Great staff, room and clean. Couldn't ask for muchnmorr when you just need a place to sleep for a night or two. I will be back if I am ever in the area!!
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
The Guest Lodge Gainesville
The Guest Lodge is a little gem of a place to stay. The staff are welcoming and attentive, always asking, “did you enjoy your stay?” Rooms are very nice and pets are genuinely welcome. We will continue to stay here on our trips through this area.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
The Smith House
To begin with we were welcomed like family. Our check in went smoothly. The cottage where we stayed was impeccably clean and inviting. The location allowed us to walk into town in less than 10 minutes. The area is saturated with history and warm friendly people.
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dahlonega by IHG
Room was very clean and spacious! Our family had a great time and being right in the square was perfect!
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
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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 Frances Meadows Aquatic 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 Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville 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.
