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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
Beautiful property and easy access to golf, food, and the winery.
Reviewed on 31 October 2025
The Guest Lodge Gainesville
Courteous staff
Reviewed on 28 October 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA
The staff was very nice and helpful ! The breakfast was good coffee great , there were renovations in the lobby , put everything was good , I enjoyed my stay!
Reviewed on 30 October 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Dahlonega University Area
Check in was a breeze. The room was clean, exactly as described, and the beds were so comfortable. The water pressure in the shower was incredible as well. The breakfast was plentiful and really good. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 2 November 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dahlonega by IHG
Very nice stay and nice staff
Reviewed on 2 November 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
Spacious and clean! Would definitely come back!
Reviewed on 4 November 2025
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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 Quinlan Visual Arts Center 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 Chattahoochee Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown Gainesville, GA
- Places of interest
- Downtown Gainesville Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Gainesville neighborhoods
- Downtown Gainesville Hotels by Brand
- 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
- Buford Dam Park
- Chateau Elan Golf Course
- University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus
- Don Carter State Park
- Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
- Hamilton Mill Golf Club
- Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park
- Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course
- Atlanta Botanical Garden
- Lanier Technical College
- Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
- Buford Community Center
- Brenau University
- Sunset Cove Beach
- Minnehaha Falls
- Chattahoochee Golf Club
- Lake Lanier Olympic Park
- Gainesville Theatre Alliance
- Sawnee Mountain Preserve
- Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
- The Historic Holly Theater
- Lanier Motor Speedway
