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.
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.
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.
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.
Downtown Gainesville Hotel Deals
Chateau Elan
Absolutely loved it. We will be back
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
Good breakfast, very clean rooms and staff that worked hard to keep this hotel in top shape. Room was very large. Only wish that the beds in our room supported my back better. Otherwise, this is a very good hotel.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
The Guest Lodge Gainesville
Everything was clean and staff was great. A little age was evident in the fixtures, but nothing that was excessive.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
The Smith House
Room very spacious everything was great
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA
Very clean comfortable room. The waffles were very tasty. Rest of breakfast was yummy. The pool was very warm, but clean. Not much noice outside our room. Bed good.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dahlonega by IHG
Fantastic facility and staff, and the location in the heart of Dohlonega was perfect!
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
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 Frances Meadows Aquatic Center.
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.
