The Meadows 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
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.
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
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.
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 The Meadows
Kompose Boutique Hotel
If you plan on staying at this location NOTHING is free. $5 per day for parking, $7.25 each person per day for breakfast $35 per person per day for the sauna. The rooms are extremely small if your in the shower the other person can't shut the bathroom door tiny fridge 6 bottles of fluid and 2 salads ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Good BAR, pool and room
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Love the location, very comfortable beds, front desk staff was very helpful
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
This was such a great place to stay. The pool was GREAT and the beach access was fantastic
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Really great place free of smoking
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Carlisle Inn
Stay was very good. Only complaint is that the beds were uncomfortable and breakfast is always the same and average not much variety. Property is closed to everything and only 10 minutes away from the beach.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Meadows
Fruitville
Restaurants, beaches and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Fruitville. Make a stop by Nathan Benderson Park while you're exploring.
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.
Sarasota Springs
The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Sarasota Springs. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Ed Smith Stadium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are a few top sights nearby.
Alta Vista
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alta Vista and surrounding area, you can visit Colonial Village Shopping Center and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
Downtown Sarasota
While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Regal Hollywood - Sarasota.
Southgate
While there might not be top attractions in Southgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Siesta Key Beach and Lido Beach.
