Gilchrist Travel Guide

Wildwood

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

Popular places to visit

Brownwood Paddock Square

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

Lake Deaton

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Deaton during your travels in Wildwood. Discover the live music and shops in this family-friendly area.

Lake Deaton

Things to do

Ocala: Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Horses & History Tour

Ocala: Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Horses & History Tour

฿1,597
per adult
Ocala: Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Horses & History Tour
Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour

Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour

฿1,756
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour
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Top hotels in Gilchrist

Brownwood Hotel & Spa

Brownwood Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
3003 Brownwood Blvd Wildwood FL
The price is ฿3,898 per night from 17 May to 18 May
฿3,898
฿4,171 total
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,182 reviews)
Quiet room. Comfortable bed and sheets.

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Brownwood Hotel & Spa
The Waterfront Inn

The Waterfront Inn

3 out of 5
1105 Lake Shore Drive The Villages FL
The price is ฿4,028 per night from 20 May to 21 May
฿4,028
฿4,310 total
20 May - 21 May
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,400 reviews)
Very clean and friendly staff

Reviewed on 7 May 2026

The Waterfront Inn
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
The price is ฿3,252 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
฿3,252
฿3,480 total
31 May - 1 Jun
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! (1,013 reviews)
All good. We requested a late checkout and it was granted. But somehow the next shift did not get the message. They had half cleaned our room when we showed up. They did get us back the important belongings that we left in the room. Other than that everything was ok

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wildwood The Villages by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages

Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages

3 out of 5
11727 Ne 63 Rd Dr Lady Lake FL
The price is ฿3,525 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
฿3,525
฿3,772 total
31 May - 1 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in The Villages. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
Great staff, clean room and nice breakfast bar

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages
Hotel Eastport

Hotel Eastport

2 out of 5
7065 Beebe Court Wildwood FL
The price is ฿3,804 per night from 25 May to 26 May
฿3,804
฿4,071 total
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wildwood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Shallow Creek Country Club and Continental Country ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews)
good

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Hotel Eastport
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lady Lake/The Villages

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lady Lake/The Villages

3 out of 5
850 South US Hwy 27/441 Lady Lake FL
The price is ฿2,724 per night from 10 May to 11 May
฿2,724
฿3,024 total
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lady Lake. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Clean room, military friendly, good customer service.

Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lady Lake/The Villages
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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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