Gillespie Park
Sarasota
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.
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.
Ed Smith Stadium
Catch an event at Ed Smith Stadium during your trip to Sarasota. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Things to do
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
City Sightseeing Trolley Tour of Sarasota
Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Clear Kayak Glass Bottom Day Tour - Sarasota
Top hotels in Gillespie Park
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Everything was amazing
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Tropical Beach Resorts
The room as great and the staff was so nice and helpful. I will definitely be going back.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
The stay was excellent! We’re looking forward to our next stay.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Carlisle Inn
Exceptional. Standard king is spacious and very clean. Front desk staff very helpful. Property is well maintained
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hibiscus Suites - Gateway to Siesta Key
Beautiful cozy room✨ very pleasant and accommodating staff✨Breakfast very, very good.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Yes
Reviewed on 23 Dec 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.
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.
Gillespie Park
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- 4 Star Hotels in Sarasota
- 4 Star Hotels in Siesta Key
- 5 Star Hotels in Sarasota
- Bird Key Hotels
- Downtown Sarasota Hotels
- Hotels near Lido Beach
- Beach Hotels in Lido Key
- Boutique Hotels in Lido Key
- Hotels with Breakfast in Lido Key
- La Quinta Inn & Suites Hotels in Lido Key
- Hotels near Marina Jack
- Hotels near Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
- Hotels near Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.
- Caravan Parks in Sarasota
- Condo Rentals in Sarasota
- Beach Hotels in Sarasota
- Boutique Hotels in Sarasota
- Cheap Hotels in Sarasota
- Hotels with Yoga in Sarasota
- Luxury Hotels in Sarasota
- Sarasota Hotels
- Hotels near Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- Motels in Sarasota
- Sarasota Springs Hotels
- Villas in Sarasota
- Condo Rentals in Siesta Key
- Guest Houses in Siesta Key
- Resorts in Siesta Key
- Beach Hotels in Siesta Key
- Luxury Hotels in Siesta Key
- Pet Friendly Hotels in Siesta Key
- Hotels with Spa in Siesta Key
- Holiday Homes in Siesta Key
- Southgate Hotels
- Hotels near St. Armands Circle
- Flights to Lido Key
- Flights to Sarasota
- Flights from Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.
- Flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Sarasota (SRQ)
- Flights from Boston (BOS) to Sarasota (SRQ)
- Flights from Washington (DCA) to Sarasota (SRQ)
- Flights from Dublin (DUB) to Sarasota (SRQ)
- Flights from Elizabeth City (ECG) to Sarasota (SRQ)
- Flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Sarasota (SRQ)
- Flights from New York (JFK) to Sarasota (SRQ)
- Flights from London (LHR) to Sarasota (SRQ)
- Flights from Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota (SRQ)
- Flights from Salem (SXV) to Sarasota (SRQ)
- Visit Anna Maria Island
- Visit Apollo Beach
- Ed Smith Stadium
- Visit Ellenton
- Lido Beach
- Visit Lido Key
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
- Merchants Pointe Shopping Center
- Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
- Visit Osprey
- Visit Perico Island
- Sarasota Ballet
- Sarasota Classic Car Museum
- Sarasota Commons Shopping Center
- Visit Fruitville
- Visit Gulf Gate Estates
- Sarasota Jungle Gardens
- Sarasota Kennel Club
- Visit Kensington Park
- Sarasota Opera House
- Visit Ridge Wood Heights
- Visit Saint Armands Key
- Visit South Sarasota
- Visit Vamo
- Sarasota Holidays
- Visit Sarasota
- Selby Library
- Siesta Key Beach
- Visit Siesta Key Village
- Siesta Key Holidays
- Visit Siesta Key
- St. Armands Circle
- Visit St. Pete Beach
- Visit Crescent Lake
- Visit Lakewood Estates
- Visit St. Petersburg - Clearwater
- Visit St. Petersburg
- Visit Terra Ceia
- Rental cars Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. airport
- Car hire Sarasota
- Car hire Siesta Key
- Car hire near Southgate
- Car hire near Stardust Event Center
- Dollar Rent A Car Rental Cars in Siesta Key
- Enterprise Rental Cars in Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.
- Sicily By Car Rental Cars in Siesta Key
- Thrifty Car Rental Rental Cars in Lido Key
