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 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
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 Jan 9, 2026
Belamere Swimming Pool Suites
Beautiful getaway for couples and the client care is top notch. We went for our honeymoon and we had a blast
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton
A great experience
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
The rooms was clean neat
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG
Everything was very nice and clean.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Dahlonega University Area
Clean room, nice staff good breakfast
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Gainesville
Midtown
Though Midtown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wilshire Trails Park 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 Wilshire Trails Park.
Lake Ranch Estates
When in Lake Ranch Estates, you can plan a visit to Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park and Wilshire Trails Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
