Gillespie Park Travel Guide
Sarasota
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Popular places to visit
Lido Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Lido Beach, a popular beach in Sarasota. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
St. Armands Circle
Consider this area as a circular outdoor mall. Like any mall, you can shop, dine, browse or just people-watch. Unlike most malls, this one never closes to walkers.
Mall at University Town Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mall at University Town Center during your trip to Sarasota. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
See hungry sharks and delicate seahorses at this research aquarium that specializes in the sea life that flourishes on Florida’s central west coastline.
Nathan Benderson Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Nathan Benderson Park, a lovely green space in Sarasota. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Top hotels in Gillespie Park
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Room clean, pool area nice. Friendly service at concession desk. Checked in late at night, staff not as friendly. Went to wind down at bar and last call 5 minutes after arriving. Thought bar closed early for a Friday night.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Kompose Boutique Hotel
It just simply beautiful and amazing loved it I wanna live there haha
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Beautiful rooms and property
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
Within walking distance to restaurants and shops great beach location the free trolley and frog hopper bus takes you everywhere else !
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Everything was really good
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Carlisle Inn
Only complaint I have is our room didn’t have a microwave the property is beautiful and staff is very friendly. You have to upgrade to a deluxe room in order to get a microwave. It’s truly is a great property!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gillespie Park
Central Sarasota
Gardens, art galleries and theatres highlight some of the noteworthy features of Central Sarasota. Make a stop by Sarasota Opera House or Marina Jack while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Downtown Sarasota
While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Regal Hollywood - Sarasota.
Arlington Park
Though Arlington Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Marina Jack.
Bird Key
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bird Key and surrounding area, you can visit Lido Beach and South Lido Park.
Indian Beach Sapphire Shores
While visiting Indian Beach Sapphire Shores, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Jungle Gardens and John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
North Sarasota
While North Sarasota isn't home to many top sights, Ed Smith Stadium and Sarasota Jungle Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
