Gilchrist Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Little Devil's Spring on the Santa Fe River, Gilchrist County, Florida
Little Devil's Spring on the Santa Fe River, Gilchrist County, Florida
Hart Springs Illuminated at Night, Gilchrist County, Florida

Popular places to visit

spectacular sunset in central Florida

Brownwood Paddock Square

You can do some window-shopping at Brownwood Paddock Square during your visit to Wildwood. Discover the live music and shops in this family-friendly area.

Brownwood Paddock Square

Lake Okahumpka Park

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Okahumpka Park, a lovely green space in Wildwood. Discover the entertainment venues in this quaint area or seek out its golf courses.

Lake Okahumpka Park

Miona Lake Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Wildwood at Miona Lake Golf Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Miona Lake Golf Club

Activities

King William, a Gypsy Vanner Horse Stallion

Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour

NZ$96
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour
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Our pick of the best Gilchrist Hotel Deals

The Waterfront Inn

The Waterfront Inn

3 out of 5
1105 Lake Shore Drive The Villages FL
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in The Villages. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,320 reviews)
Friendly service, clean rooms, convenient to many shops and restaurants.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

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Brownwood Hotel & Spa

Brownwood Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
3003 Brownwood Blvd Wildwood FL
Stay at this spa hotel in Wildwood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,079 reviews)
Yes, great room.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

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Brownwood Hotel & Spa
The Citrus on the Lake

The Citrus on the Lake

3 out of 5
199 W Ruby Street Tavares FL
Stay at this beach hotel in Tavares. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
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Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wildwood The Villages by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wildwood The Villages by IHG

3.5 out of 5
928 East State Road 44 Wildwood FL
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$263 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$263
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wildwood. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
We were very pleased with our stay from beginning to ending!

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wildwood The Villages by IHG
Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North

Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North

2.5 out of 5
1380 E Burleigh Boulevard Tavares FL
The price is NZ$170 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
NZ$170
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tavares. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
The room was clean. The front desk staff was very nice. We have stayed there before and had no complaints. Next time I go to the area I will stay again. P.S. Good Breakfast

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Leesburg/Mt Dora

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Leesburg/Mt Dora

2 out of 5
9700 Us Highway 441 Leesburg FL
The price is NZ$159 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
NZ$159
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Leesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Bathroom tub faucet dripped all night. Shower curtain did not go to edge of tub preventing water from hitting bathroom floor making it a dangerous situation.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Leesburg/Mt Dora
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Other neighbourhoods around Gilchrist

Pano Sunrise Over American Beach Florida

Fernandina

When in Fernandina, you can plan a visit to Lake Deaton and Lake Okahumpka Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Fernandina
Honeymoon Island and Dunedin Causeway Florida. Gulf of Mexico. Beautiful ocean sunset. Summer or spring vacations.

Dunedin

While Dunedin may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lake Deaton and Lake Okahumpka Park.

Dunedin
Panoramam of Alligator In Swamp

Collier

While there might not be top attractions in Collier, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brownwood Paddock Square and Lake Okahumpka Park.

Collier
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Village of Sanibel

While Village of Sanibel isn't home to many top sights, Lake Deaton and Lake Okahumpka Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Village of Sanibel
man and woman canoeing in salt marsh water habitat with blue water, palm trees in background and cord needle and saw grass along the edges of the waterway. Florida, United States - July 22, 2023

Charlotte

While Charlotte isn't home to many top sights, Lake Deaton and Lake Okahumpka Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Charlotte
Boardwalk trail at Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples, Florida. Includes a 2 miles hike through pine flat woods and wet prairie ecosystems within the Sanctuary.

Village of Collier

Village of Collier might not have many top sights, but Brownwood Paddock Square and Lake Okahumpka Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Village of Collier

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