Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
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
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
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

Our pick of the best Downtown Gainesville Hotel Deals

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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"We had a nice overnight stay at Chateau Elan. Our room was clean and we liked having a view of the pool, but one complaint was that the beds were too hard and the pillows were very lumpy. We did enjoy our time at the pool during the day, but the overall cost seemed very pricey for what we got for ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

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Chateau Elan
WoodSpring Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia-Lake Lanier

WoodSpring Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia-Lake Lanier

2.5 out of 5
1671 HORIZON PARKWAY NE, Buford, GA
The price is AU$147 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$147
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this property in Buford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Mall of Georgia and Georgia Sewing & Quilting ...
7/10 Good! (103 reviews)
"The only downside is that the bed are hard but clean, spacious, quiet"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

WoodSpring Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia-Lake Lanier
The Guest Lodge Gainesville

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

2 out of 5
520 Queen City Parkway, Gainesville, GA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"Nice place and centralized"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

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The Guest Lodge Gainesville
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 AU$261 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$261
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Buford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (337 reviews)
"Excellent across the board, initial front entry is a little confusing a bit unconventional it’s actually on the side of the building but i like this property . Close to everything literally across the street!"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

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$174 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$174
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Hoschton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Easy, quick check in (Latoya is really nice!), and the beds were comfortable. Beautiful indoor courtyard area!!"

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton

3 out of 5
200 Kaival Ln., Braselton, GA
The price is AU$203 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$203
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Braselton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (895 reviews)
"great place to stay"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton
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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 Lake Lanier Olympic 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

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