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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.

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.
Top hotels in Downtown Gainesville

Chateau Elan
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

WoodSpring Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia-Lake Lanier
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

The Guest Lodge Gainesville
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Braselton, GA
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods 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 Lake Lanier Olympic 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.