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
Great staff, amenities and wine!
Reviewed on 2025/12/12
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
Excelente servicio !
Reviewed on 2025/12/12
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites
the breakfast had lots of protein, freshly prepared and the breakfast bar was replenished often with fresh food. great job!
Reviewed on 2025/12/11
The Guest Lodge Gainesville
Ample parking, nice pool and friendly staff
Reviewed on 2025/12/16
The Smith House
Parking was easy. Staff ware great. The only suggestion would be to note on the A/C instruction to lift cover for heating pad. All else went smoothly.
Reviewed on 2025/12/10
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dahlonega by IHG
Staff super friendly and helpful. Room comfortable and clean. Parking convenient and safe. Park and leave car, everything is very walk-able. Breakfast was very good. Area clean and well attended.
Reviewed on 2025/12/13
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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.
Downtown Gainesville, GA
- Smithgall Arts Center
- Lake Lanier
- Mall of Georgia
- Road Atlanta
- Chattahoochee River
- Consolidated Gold Mine
- Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
- University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus
- Hamilton Mill Golf Club
- Buford Community Center
- Buford Dam Park
- Chateau Elan Golf Course
- Lanier Motor Speedway
- Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
- Minnehaha Falls
- Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
- Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
