Arts & Culture
A must see Jewel of Sarasota. The 60 acre complex is located directly on Sarasota Bay with walking trails, rose garden, Circus & Fine Art Museums. Dine @ Starbucks and Treviso restaurants.
540 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdA must see Jewel of Sarasota. The 60 acre complex is located directly on Sarasota Bay with walking trails, rose garden, Circus & Fine Art Museums. Dine @ Starbucks and Treviso restaurants.
Lovely city with long white beaches, Dali and Fine arts museums, several restaurants and eclectic shops line the streets.
442 locals recommend
St. Petersburg
Lovely city with long white beaches, Dali and Fine arts museums, several restaurants and eclectic shops line the streets.
Popular Purple Performing Arts venue located on Sarasota Bayfront with world renowned artists performing through the year. Featuring Rock & Roll legend Ringo Starr in Feb. 2014.
154 locals recommend
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami TrailPopular Purple Performing Arts venue located on Sarasota Bayfront with world renowned artists performing through the year. Featuring Rock & Roll legend Ringo Starr in Feb. 2014.
Fabulous museum celebrating the artist Salvador Dalis work. The building is an architectural achievement with its curved walls and staircases. Located in the city of St. Pete with shops/dining.
1381 locals recommend
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdFabulous museum celebrating the artist Salvador Dalis work. The building is an architectural achievement with its curved walls and staircases. Located in the city of St. Pete with shops/dining.
A truly unique experience you will see no where else! Tour the castle museum with "Junk Art" , walk the nature trails and lunch in the Replica of Christoper Columbus's ship, the Santa Maria.
16 locals recommend
Solomon's Castle
4533 Solomon RdA truly unique experience you will see no where else! Tour the castle museum with "Junk Art" , walk the nature trails and lunch in the Replica of Christoper Columbus's ship, the Santa Maria.
Sightseeing
Bradenton Beach
Great beach with lots of dining choices available.
Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf DrCute beach village with artsy shops and casual dining.
This beach is rated in the top 10 in the world. The sand is pure white like powdered sugar. Complete with bathroom, showers and concession. Siesta village has cute shops and unique dining experiences.
797 locals recommend
Siesta Beach
This beach is rated in the top 10 in the world. The sand is pure white like powdered sugar. Complete with bathroom, showers and concession. Siesta village has cute shops and unique dining experiences.
If you want to see old Florida this is the place. There are miles of hiking and biking trails meandering through the park. Take an airboat tour on the river to view many species of birds & alligators.
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72If you want to see old Florida this is the place. There are miles of hiking and biking trails meandering through the park. Take an airboat tour on the river to view many species of birds & alligators.
Food Scene
A wonderful waterfront city with many 5 star restaurants that offer outdoor dining and live music. Several art galleries, upscale & eclectic shops. Farmers Market every Saturday that can"t be missed!
220 locals recommend
Sarasota
A wonderful waterfront city with many 5 star restaurants that offer outdoor dining and live music. Several art galleries, upscale & eclectic shops. Farmers Market every Saturday that can"t be missed!
Entertainment & Activities
Horseback riding in the BAY! A truly unique experience for horse lovers young and old. You will be talking about this for days! Bring the sunscreen and bathing suit!
18 locals recommend
The Real BeachHorses
8400 Manatee Ave WHorseback riding in the BAY! A truly unique experience for horse lovers young and old. You will be talking about this for days! Bring the sunscreen and bathing suit!
Great marine aquarium and research center with many kid friendly events. View sharks and giant grouper swimming around you. Kids can feel sea creatures in the unique touch tank too!
532 locals recommend
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyGreat marine aquarium and research center with many kid friendly events. View sharks and giant grouper swimming around you. Kids can feel sea creatures in the unique touch tank too!
Rent canoes by the hour to paddle down the Manatee River. See lots of wildlife including birds, bobcats, turtles and alligators.
Ray's Canoe Hideaway
1289 Hagle Park RdRent canoes by the hour to paddle down the Manatee River. See lots of wildlife including birds, bobcats, turtles and alligators.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bay front setting with live music and dancing starting at noon daily. Marine dinner cruises also available.
257 locals recommend
marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaBay front setting with live music and dancing starting at noon daily. Marine dinner cruises also available.
Everything Else
This sports park hosts several events through out the year including soccer, extreme sports, fly ball and the annual Winterfest music festival
7 locals recommend
The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
5895 Post BlvdThis sports park hosts several events through out the year including soccer, extreme sports, fly ball and the annual Winterfest music festival
One of the fastest growing communities in America offering excellent shopping, dining and living!
20 locals recommend
Lakewood Ranch
One of the fastest growing communities in America offering excellent shopping, dining and living!
Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club
7650 Legacy BlvdExcellent golfing and dining. Only 20 min away!
Waterlefe Golf & River Club
1022 Fish Hook CoveExcellent riverfront course only 15 min. away.