Attractions & Tours
Sarasota County has a variety of attractions for everyone's enjoyment, from art museums to natural science aquariums and other local must-sees.
Say hello to a manatee, relax on the beach, explore a farmers market — these are all must-do activities if you want to make the most out of your trip to Sarasota County. Enjoy our range of fun-filled attractions, featuring ventures into magnificent fine art institutions, up-close encounters with exotic animals, adventures in tree canopies, and boat rides through wild and untamed parts of Florida.
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Take a Tour of Sarasota in Dolly The Trolley or Vanna White our High Top Passenger Van!
Hop aboard to experience fun, entertaining...
2018 and 2019 Small Business of the Year! Join expert naturalists & certified instructors for a laid back adventure exploring the bay on...
Four Galleries exhibiting local, regional, and international artists.
Free and Open to the public Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.
Art Center Sarasota’s mission is to provide...
Freedom Boat Club is the worlds largest members-only boat club with 300+ locations in the United States, Canada, and Europe, with 20...
Open 7 a.m. – 11 p.m., daily. Pets are allowed outside the Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children’s Fountain area. Popular location to jog, enjoy the...
New, modern, comfortable, roomy, all weather, exceptionally clean & safe vessels that sail flat. No getting cold & wet, no hanging on! Our convertible all...
SailVenice is located at the Crow's Nest Marina and Restaurant. Near Historic downtown Venice. 5 Sailing tours daily in the Gulf of...
Come paddle with Canoe Outpost-Peace River and enjoy a quiet, peaceful float along Florida's most popular State Paddle Trail. The beautiful Peace...
Formally known as Pineapple Park this park was recently dedicated and named in honor of “Mr. Downtown”, Paul Thorpe, Jr. in 2017....
Beautiful, historic downtown Venice dates back to the 1920s and captures the charm of old Florida, with its moss-covered oaks and swaying palms...
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