Historic Downtown Melbourne
Melbourne
Visit Historic Downtown Melbourne
Popular places to visit
Florida Institute of Technology
Enjoy the student vibe at Florida Institute of Technology as part of your travels around Melbourne. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Brevard Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Brevard Zoo home during your travels in Melbourne. Discover the breathtaking sunrises in this family-friendly area or enjoy its surfing spots.
Melbourne Square Mall
During your visit to Melbourne, you can enjoy retail therapy at Melbourne Square Mall. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden
Built around a tropical hammock and stream, this peaceful, landscaped natural realm in Melbourne is a lush getaway from the sandy beaches of Florida.
USSSA Space Coast Complex
Catch an event at USSSA Space Coast Complex and enjoy other activities in Melbourne such as surfing.Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its local chocolate shops.
The Avenue Viera
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Avenue Viera during your visit to Melbourne. Discover the breathtaking sunrises in this family-friendly area or enjoy its surfing spots.
Things to do
Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour
Kayak Tours and Rentals. Dolphins, Manatees, and Bioluminescence!
2 hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Melbourne Florida
Manatee and Dolphin Kayak Tour
Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Merritt Island
Indian River Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboarding Manatee and Dolphin Tour
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Melbourne
Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
All was great!
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Landing Near Historic Downtown Melbourne
I wouldn't know since the check in stay location was not the location stay that I confirmed. They had it in another town then insisted it was my fault.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
2nd year staying here - great location and friendly staff
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
Easy shuttle to cruise terminal.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
Outdated building, reasonably clean, buy everting is worn, some areas have bad smell.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Cocoa Beach Suites
Only problems I encountered were very weak water pressure in shower. Did not tell front desk since only there 2 nights. Otherwise, stay was great - convenient location to many food options.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Melbourne
Forest Creek
Though Forest Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden and Melbourne Square Mall.
Indian River Bluff
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indian River Bluff and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Harbor Marina and Melbourne Square Mall.
Lakeside
While Lakeside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Andretti Thrill Park and Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden.
Westbrooke
While there might not be top attractions in Westbrooke, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Melbourne Square Mall and Max K. Rodes Park.
Melbourne Estates
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Melbourne Estates and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Square Mall and Max K. Rodes Park.
Sunny Point
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunny Point and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Square Mall and Melbourne Harbor Marina.
