Free & Cheap Things to Do in Sarasota, FL

  • The list below includes 99 free or cheap things to do in or near Sarasota, Florida, including 79 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Beaches, Kayaking and Aquariums.
  • From Siesta Key Beach to Lido Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sarasota and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bradenton, Venice, Siesta Key and Holmes Beach.
  • The list below includes 99 free or cheap things to do in or near Sarasota, Florida, including 79 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Beaches, Kayaking and Aquariums.
  • From Siesta Key Beach to Lido Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sarasota and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bradenton, Venice, Siesta Key and Holmes Beach.
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Racing against the clock, players progress through three quests where they find checkpoints, seize clues, and solve the final puzzle
30.9 Miles
31% 97 votes
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BayWalk

Shopping Districts A block from the marina, St. Petersburg, FL MoreLess Info
A retail and dining complex located in the downtown core, BayWalk features a gourmet market, coffee shops, restaurants and amenities including banking and a spa.
31.0 Miles
90% 1513 votes
Observation Decks 6990 Dickman Rd, Tampa, FL 33572 MoreLess Info
A part of the Tampa Electric Company, the Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center is an observation point from which the visitors can observe the manatees. There is also a hurricane simulator, and butterfly gardens also.
31.2 Miles
96% 295 votes
Parks 701 Bayshore Drive Northeast, St. Petersburg, FL MoreLess Info
Located on the downtown waterfront, Vinoy Park is a free park that consists of 11.6 acres and provides scenic water views as well as locations for special events, whether it be a wedding, family reunion, live entertainment event, or corporate event.
31.3 Miles
95% 1740 votes
Historic Districts St. Pete Beach, FL MoreLess Info
A small community in the historic district, Pass-a-Grille has museums, restaurants, boutiques, inns, and plenty of other things to see and to do.
31.3 Miles
96% 614 votes
National & State Parks Englewood, FL MoreLess Info
Visitors collect buckets of intact seashells and shark teeth on the mile long Stump Pass Beach State Park. The park also offers canoeing, snorkeling, SCUBA diving, fishing, and a boat ramp.
31.3 Miles
95% 55 votes
Gardens 901 North Shore Drive, NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 MoreLess Info
Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum is two acres and includes over 500 palms and cycads representing some 150 international species, as well as gazebos, benches and drinking fountains. It is open daily and guided tours are available.
31.3 Miles
83% 18 votes
Disc Golf 1185 ODonnell Boulevard, Port Charlotte, FL MoreLess Info
Featured wooded, water and open grass areas, North Charlotte Regional Park has access to walking trails and a nature preserve. The park can also be used for sports like baseball, softball, soccer and disc golf as well as fishing.
31.4 Miles
85% 1107 votes
Botanical Gardens 1825 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704 MoreLess Info
Over 50,000 tropical plants can be found in the Sunken Gardens. This living museum was founded more than 100 years ago, and contains some of the oldest tropical trees in the region. The landscape is completed by waterfalls.
31.5 Miles
97% 31 votes
Parks 6791 San Casa Dr, Englewood, FL 34224 MoreLess Info
Located along Oyster Creek, Ann Dever Memorial Regional Park offers an array of relaxing and active activities to those who visit. The park featured old pines, mangrove fringe-covered flatwoods and scenic picnic areas.
31.6 Miles
94% 147 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 2300 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 MoreLess Info
A minor league baseball team, the Charlotte Stone Crabs is affiliated with the Tampa Bay Rays. This team provides great family fun and entertainment; and they play at Charlotte Sport Park in Port Charlotte.
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