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Lakeside Holidays
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Where to stay in Lakeside
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Historic Downtown Melbourne
Though Historic Downtown Melbourne may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Melbourne Harbor Marina and Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden.
Top hotels in Lakeside
![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/50600/50508/593d8188_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2025
![Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20100/20049/c8223596_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2025
![DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22400/22311/7ab24e85_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2025
Frequently asked questions
Popular places to visit
![Florida Institute of Technology](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/338000/338506-Botanical-Gardens-Melbourne-Florida.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/338000/338501-Botanical-Gardens-Melbourne-Florida.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
Wickham Park
Explore the great outdoors at Wickham Park, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
![Come see the playful dolphins up close!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46931411/0463163c-2a7c-4c56-a806-f40e1e5d5ef5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
2 hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Melbourne Florida
![Luxury Tour Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48774907/26bd04be-73a9-43c5-8820-4a954434e5a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Dolphin and Manatee River Cruise Melbourne, Fl. 1030 & 1230
![Feeling weightless in a kayak while watching the sunset over the Thousand Islands Conservation Area on a kayak tour with Fin Expeditions.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2840274/974aa2c3-7ad5-4173-b23e-a87d66dd89a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)