Gillespie Park, FL
Sarasota
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Popular places to visit
Lido Beach
Nothing says vacation 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 search for that perfect souvenir at Mall at University Town Center during your visit to Sarasota. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
You can spend time studying the exhibits at John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art during your trip to Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Gillespie Park Hotel Deals
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Beautiful place, great rooms however the bed wasn’t comfortable
Reviewed on 2026/2/24
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
The bathrooms need to be re-done. There is a shower curtain that does NOT work to keep the water in the shower area. As a result, water gets all over the floor, and there is mold on the baseboards in the bathroom, near the shower. This is not good. Also, adding an inexpensive bar or hook for the ...
Reviewed on 2026/2/24
Tropical Beach Resorts
clean room, staff was extremely friendly and helpful, was able to hold our luggage all day once we checked out. Property was clean and so close to beach!
Reviewed on 2026/2/23
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Rooms are half cleaned and not up to par. Stains that look like blood on the curtains. If you stand back from the sinks you can see a black dirt/mold ring at the top. Drain in bathroom has mold and stinks back of shower had hair and dirt because it had not been rinsed out. Room smells bad. When you ...
Reviewed on 2026/2/24
Lido Beach Resort
The staff was very friendly and the amenities were good.
Reviewed on 2026/2/23
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
the room was clean, the pool and bar were great. Bartender was so friendly and recommended some great places to visit. It the perfect hotel right across from Siesta Key.
Reviewed on 2026/2/23
Other neighborhoods around Gillespie Park
Central Sarasota
Gardens, art galleries, and theaters are some highlights of Central Sarasota. Make a stop by Sarasota Opera House or Marina Jack while you're exploring.
Downtown Sarasota
If you're spending some time in Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota Opera House and Regal Hollywood - Sarasota are top sights worth seeing.
Arlington Park
Arlington Park might not have many top sights, but Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Marina Jack are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bird Key
While Bird Key isn't home to many top sights, Lido Beach and South Lido Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ed Smith Stadium and Sarasota Jungle Gardens.
