Gillespie Park Travel Guide
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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.
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.
St. Armands Circle
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at St. Armands Circle during your trip to Sarasota. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
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.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium during your holiday to Sarasota. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Ringling College of Art and Design
Explore the campus of Ringling College of Art and Design during your visit to Sarasota. In the area, take in the fascinating museums and beautiful sunsets.
Top hotels in Gillespie Park
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Tropical Beach Resorts
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
The Westin Sarasota
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
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.
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.
Southgate
While there might not be top attractions in Southgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sarasota Art Museum and Siesta Key Beach.
Gillespie Park Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Gillespie Park by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Sarasota neighborhoods
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- Siesta Key Beach
- Lido Beach
- IMG Academy
- Mall at University Town Center
- St. Armands Circle
- Coquina Beach
- Anna Maria Beach
- Bean Point Beach
- Crescent Beach
- Nokomis Beach
- John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
- Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
- Bradenton Beach
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
- Marina Jack
- Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
- Nathan Benderson Park
- Ringling College of Art and Design
- Riverwalk
- Myakka River State Park
- LECOM Park
