Visit Downtown Gainesville
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 cafes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Gainesville Hotel Deals
Chateau Elan
Staff made you feel welcome as soon as you arrived. Shuttle service to locations on the property made everything convenient. Really loved the holiday decorations and relaxed atmosphere.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Belamere Swimming Pool Suites
Room was spotless and the bed and pillows were very comfortable. The staff’s are very friendly and generous. The only issue was I had had to leave the property to heat our food. Thanks alot for the great hospitality and customer service. I will be coming back soon 🥰❤️
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton
A great experience
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
The rooms was clean neat
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG
Everything was very nice and clean.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Dahlonega University Area
Clean room, nice staff good breakfast
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville
Midtown
When in Midtown, you can plan a visit to Wilshire Trails Park and Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville and Wilshire Trails Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Lake Ranch Estates
Lake Ranch Estates might not have many top sights, but Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park and Wilshire Trails Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
