Visit Downtown Gainesville
Popular places to visit
![Don Carter State Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/484000/484509-don-carter-state-park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Don Carter State Park
Explore the great outdoors at Don Carter State Park, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its cafes.
![Wilshire Trails Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/488000/488085-wilshire-trails-park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Wilshire Trails Park
Explore the great outdoors at Wilshire Trails Park, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
![Elachee Nature Science Center](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/484000/484540-elachee-nature-science-center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Elachee Nature Science Center
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Elachee Nature Science Center in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
![Quinlan Visual Arts Center](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/486000/486900-quinlan-visual-arts-center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Quinlan Visual Arts Center
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Quinlan Visual Arts Center in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Smithgall Arts Center
You can make plans for a show at Smithgall Arts Center on your trip to Gainesville. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, a lovely green space in Gainesville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Downtown Gainesville
![Chateau Elan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49900/49872/293a4321_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Feb,2025
![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2890000/2880200/2880189/ada26ed5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Feb,2025
![The Guest Lodge Gainesville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40400/40357/39b8f907_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb,2025
![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39660000/39655500/39655450/b78350dd_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Feb,2025
![Best Western Plus Lake Lanier/gainesville Hotel & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84500/84448/2bdbb254_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Feb,2025
![Motel 6 Gainesville, GA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1040800/1040740/cb13a6a2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Feb,2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville
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Midtown
When in Midtown, you can plan a visit to Wilshire Trails Park and Lake Lanier Olympic Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Lake Ranch Estates
Lake Ranch Estates might not have many top sights, but Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park and Wilshire Trails Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.