- The list below includes 83 free or cheap things to do in or near Venice, Florida, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Hiking Trails, Parks and Dog Park.
- From Legacy Trail to Brohard Paw Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Venice and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sarasota, Englewood, Port Charlotte and Siesta Key.
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Sights include downtown Sarasota, Longboat Key, and Venice Beach; participants get the chance to pilot the aircraft with their instructor
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The Legacy Trail is a 10 mile-long trail along the CSX railroad corridor. It starts from Palmer Ranch and reaches Venice. It is suited especially for the experienced bikers and hikers, since there is little to no shade on the way during the summer.
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Brohard Paw Park is a spot for dog-lovers, where dogs are allowed to roam free. There are fire-hydrants, drinking fountains, showers and decks, all intended for dog use.
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Humphris Park is a public park named after Thomas H. Humphris, who was the local mayor from 1972-73. The park amenities include benches, restrooms, picnic tables and showers.
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Entering 700 feet into the sea, the Venice Fishing Pier has its own bait shop. Among the species to be caught from here, the most common are sea trout, barracudas, and king mackerel.
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Fishing, swimming, kayaking, picnicking and playing in the playgrounds can all be done at the Caspersen Beach. It has 9,150 feet in shoreline length and covers 177 acres.
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The Venice Municipal Beach is a certified Blue Wave Beach and has won in 2008 the best restored Beach Award. Volleyball courts, picnic areas and boardwalks are some of the amenities found here. There are also many shark teeth and other fossils to be found in the sand.
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Centennial Park is a hub for community events like Farmer's Markets and auto shows. The park also has picnic tables, a gazebo, a veterans' memorial, and an interactive splash pad for children.
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Waterway Park is a public park that was initiated in 1999. Visitors of the park can walk or cycle a 9.5 mile trail that passes through the park, and dolphins can be seen in the nearby waterways.
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Offering a little old world charm, Snook Haven Park Restaurant rests on the Myakka River. The menu includes local and regional cuisine such as gator bites, catfish and lots of barbecue.
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Founded in 1965, the Venice Area Audubon Society has a primary focus on wildlife and conservation with a particular emphasis on birds. The society produces regular newsletters and maintains an information center.