Gillespie Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gillespie Park
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.
Activities
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Siesta Key Electric Bike Sunset Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Murder Mystery Trolley: Who Killed The Circus Queen?
Our pick of the best Gillespie Park Hotel Deals
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Ian the night shift was awesome hotel is beautiful wish it was a bigger chain with more hotels
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
The room was spacious for two queen beds with two people. The woman on duty when we arrived on our first day was delightful.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Excellent hotel clean room very good breakfast. Super staff.
Reviewed on 12 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
Clean room and Friendly Staff
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Carlisle Inn
Excellent value. Very clean and well maintained, with polite and professional staff. Good fitness facility and swimming pool. Great for families and business travelers.
Reviewed on 13 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.
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.
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.
