Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

a gorgeous spring landscape at Lanier Point Park with rippling blue water surrounded by lush green trees and plants with blue sky, clouds and a rainbow at Lake Lanier in Gainesville Georgia USA
a gorgeous spring landscape at Lanier Point Park with rippling blue water surrounded by lush green trees and plants with blue sky, clouds and a rainbow at Lake Lanier in Gainesville Georgia USA
Folk art on the Square in Gainesville
FDR came to Gainesville in the water of a tornado that devastated the city in the 30’s

Popular places to visit

deep purple Queen of The Night or Black Hero Tulips in the garden surrounded by yellow daffodils and lush green leaves, trees and plants at Atlanta Botanical Gardens in Gainesville Georgia USA

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
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
Quinlan Visual Arts Center

Quinlan Visual Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Quinlan Visual Arts Center during your stay 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
Wilshire Trails Park featuring a garden

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

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

Our pick of the best Downtown Gainesville Hotel Deals

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

3 out of 5
124 E E Butler Pkwy Gainesville GA
The price is AU$241 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$241
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (273 reviews)
Clean room and nice staff

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA
Chateau Elan

Chateau Elan

4.5 out of 5
100 Rue Charlemagne Braselton GA
Stay at this luxury resort in Braselton. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
The spa was very relaxing and we loved the atmosphere. Great way to celebrate our anniversary!!

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

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Chateau Elan
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! (276 reviews)
Trip was cut short but very clean and very private. Very Nice

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$192 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$192
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (503 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
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 AU$167 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$167
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Hoschton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
N/a

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG

2.5 out of 5
2730 MALL OF GEORGIA BOULEVARD Buford GA
The price is AU$182 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$182
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Mall of Georgia and Regal Mall Of Georgia ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (233 reviews)
Comfortable beds, clean rooms, pleasent staff

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville

Lake Hartwell

Midtown

When in Midtown, you can plan a visit to Quinlan Visual Arts Center and Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Westside

When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville and Quinlan Visual Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Lake Ranch Estates

Lake Ranch Estates might not have many top sights, but Chattahoochee Golf Club and Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lake Ranch Estates

Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide

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