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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
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 26 July 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
Reviewed on 25 July 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA
Reviewed on 21 July 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton
Reviewed on 24 July 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 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
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- Smithgall Arts Center
- Lake Lanier
- Mall of Georgia
- Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
- Chateau Elan Winery
- Road Atlanta
- Chattahoochee River
- North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall
- Consolidated Gold Mine
- Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
- Buford Dam Park
- University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus
- Don Carter State Park
- Hamilton Mill Golf Club
- Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park
- Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
- Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course
- Atlanta Botanical Garden
- Chateau Elan Golf Course
- Buford Community Center
- Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
- Lanier Technical College
- Brenau University
- Sunset Cove Beach
- Minnehaha Falls
- Lake Lanier Olympic Park
- Chattahoochee Golf Club
- Sawnee Mountain Preserve
- Gainesville Theatre Alliance
- Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
- The Historic Holly Theater
- Lanier Motor Speedway