Historic Downtown Melbourne Travel Guide

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Historic Downtown Melbourne
Historic Downtown Melbourne
Historic Downtown Melbourne
Historic Downtown Melbourne
Historic Downtown Melbourne

Popular places to visit

Florida Institute of Technology

Florida Institute of Technology

Enjoy the student vibe at Florida Institute of Technology as part of your travels around Melbourne. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Florida Institute of Technology
Brevard Zoo

Brevard Zoo

Visit the native and exotic animals who call Brevard Zoo home during your travels in Melbourne. Discover the breathtaking sunrises in this family-friendly area or enjoy its surfing spots.

Brevard Zoo
Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden

Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden

Built around a tropical hammock and stream, this peaceful, landscaped natural realm in Melbourne is a lush getaway from the sandy beaches of Florida.

Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden
Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera

Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera

Explore the great outdoors at Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera

USSSA Space Coast Complex

Catch an event at USSSA Space Coast Complex and enjoy other activities in Melbourne such as surfing.Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or visit its local chocolate shops.

USSSA Space Coast Complex

The Avenue Viera

You can enjoy retail therapy at The Avenue Viera during your visit to Melbourne. Discover the breathtaking sunrises in this family-friendly area or enjoy its surfing spots.

The Avenue Viera

Activities

Come see the playful dolphins up close!

2 hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Melbourne Florida

AU$70
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
2 hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Melbourne Florida
Explore the Wonderful World of the Oz Books in a way that you have never seen before...

Wizard of OZ Museum tour

AU$46
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wizard of OZ Museum tour
Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach

Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach

AU$85
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach
Feeling weightless in a kayak while watching the sunset over the Thousand Islands Conservation Area on a kayak tour with Fin Expeditions.

Sunset Tour Mangrove, Dolphins, Manatee #1 Rated in Cocoa Beach

AU$97
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sunset Tour Mangrove, Dolphins, Manatee #1 Rated in Cocoa Beach
Downtown Cocoa Beach Full Service

Downtown Cocoa Beach Full Service

AU$23
per traveller
Downtown Cocoa Beach Full Service
Dolphin Adventure Sail in Cocoa Beach

Dolphin Adventure Sail in Cocoa Beach

AU$79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dolphin Adventure Sail in Cocoa Beach
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Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Melbourne Hotel Deals

Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 out of 5
801 E Strawbridge Ave, Melbourne, FL
The price is AU$188 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$188
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Everything was good. The roof area is great and I really recommend the breakfast in there."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
3 out of 5
1275 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL
The price is AU$186 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$186
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Cocoa Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,969 reviews)
"Rooms were nice and clean. It was great to have a bar with food on site. Perfect for our late arrival."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
3.5 out of 5
1550 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL
The price is AU$288 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$288
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Cocoa Beach. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a beach locale, and 2 beach bars. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,267 reviews)
"Great Hotel, loved the pool & tiki bar restaurant"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
Crowne Plaza Melbourne - Oceanfront by IHG
Crowne Plaza Melbourne - Oceanfront by IHG
3.5 out of 5
2605 North A1A, Indialantic, FL
The price is AU$244 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$244
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Indialantic. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Needs to change mattress in the sofa bed!"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Crowne Plaza Melbourne - Oceanfront by IHG
Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport
Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport
3 out of 5
747 Air Terminal Pkwy, Melbourne, FL
The price is AU$194 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$194
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,186 reviews)
Cozy and quiet
"Ama,ingly quiet for being next to the airport. Staff at front desk not very attentive. Good breakfast. Large suite at reasonable cost. Has a bar/restaurant with live music on weekendz but we didnt go. Good beighborhood for going for a run if you want to."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport
Cocoa Beach Suites
Cocoa Beach Suites
2 out of 5
3655 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL
The price is AU$155 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$155
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cocoa Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,108 reviews)
"An awesome place for the price if it’s just a couple of you. Don’t recommend if it’s for a vacation for bigger families and kids as there is no pool, no breakfast or bars etc. Recommend resort style. But awesome place just to sleep, relax, 5 min walk to the beach so great location! Super clean. Definitely ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Cocoa Beach Suites
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Melbourne

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Forest Creek

Though Forest Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden and Melbourne Square Mall.

Forest Creek
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Indian River Bluff

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indian River Bluff and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Harbor Marina and Melbourne Square Mall.

Indian River Bluff
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Lakeside

While Lakeside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Andretti Thrill Park and Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden.

Lakeside
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Westbrooke

While there might not be top attractions in Westbrooke, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Melbourne Square Mall and Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden.

Westbrooke
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Melbourne Estates

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Melbourne Estates and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Square Mall and Melbourne Harbor Marina.

Melbourne Estates
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Sunny Point

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunny Point and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Square Mall and Melbourne Harbor Marina.

Sunny Point

Historic Downtown Melbourne Travel Guide

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