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Tours & day trips
See all 47 activitiesOpens in new tabHydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Water activities
See all 25 activitiesOpens in new tabMangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour
Private & custom tours
See all 11 activitiesOpens in new tab4 Hour Private Charter
Adventure & outdoor
See all 10 activitiesOpens in new tabSiesta Key Electric Bike Sunset Tour
Classes & workshops
See all 3 activitiesOpens in new tabSiesta Key Glass Artwork Class
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 enjoy some culture when you stop by John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
See a diverse range of exciting musical, dance and comedy shows at this architectural landmark inspired by the jagged shape of seashells.
Sarasota Classic Car Museum
With rare vintage makes, classic models and a large range of collectibles, this car museum is a popular attraction for motoring enthusiasts and the car-curious.
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Chatter with a parrot, watch lemurs swing by, meet a flock of flamingos and explore a tropical oasis in this extensive botanical park.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
See a world-class collection of orchids and tropical bromeliads and walk through peaceful mangrove and palm gardens in this botanical park.
- Lido Beach
- Siesta Key Beach
- St. Armands Circle
- Venice Beach
- Mall at University Town Center
- Nokomis Beach
- Anna Maria Beach
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- Manasota Beach
- Bean Point Beach
- Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
- Sarasota Classic Car Museum
- Sarasota Jungle Gardens
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
- Ed Smith Stadium