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.
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.
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.
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
Reviewed on 25 July 2025
WoodSpring Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia-Lake Lanier
Reviewed on 20 July 2025
The Guest Lodge Gainesville
Reviewed on 19 July 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
Reviewed on 24 July 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA
Reviewed on 21 July 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton
Reviewed on 22 July 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 Quinlan Visual Arts Center and Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville.
Lake Ranch Estates
When in Lake Ranch Estates, you can plan a visit to Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park and Chattahoochee Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Places of interest
- Downtown Gainesville Hotels by Star Rating
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- Smithgall Arts Center
- Lake Lanier
- Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
- Mall of Georgia
- Chateau Elan Winery
- Road Atlanta
- Chattahoochee River
- North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall
- Consolidated Gold Mine
- Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
- University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus
- Don Carter State Park
- Hamilton Mill Golf Club
- Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park
- Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course
- Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
- Buford Dam Park
- Atlanta Botanical Garden
- Buford Community Center
- Chateau Elan Golf Course
- Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
- Lanier Technical College
- Brenau University
- Minnehaha Falls
- Lake Lanier Olympic Park
- Sunset Cove Beach
- Chattahoochee Golf Club
- Sawnee Mountain Preserve
- Gainesville Theatre Alliance
- Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
- Lanier Motor Speedway
- Hurricane Shoals Park and Heritage Village