- TripBuzz found 108 things to do with kids in or near Venice, Florida, including 82 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sarasota, Englewood, Port Charlotte and Siesta Key.
- From Caspersen Beach to Venice Municipal Beach, the Venice area offers 70 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Hiking Trails, Parks and Golf.
- Located in Sarasota County, Venice, FL is situated right on the Gulf of Mexico and has a population of just over 20,000 people. The city hosts many unique events including the Shark Tooth Festival, where guests are invited to eat, listen to music, and enjoy some of the many arts and crafts made from the fossilized shark teeth so bountiful in the area.
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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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Deer Prairie Creek is a tour company that offers customised trail rides for adults and children aged 8 years or older, from November to May. Tours last for one hour and are guided by trained experts.
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Manasota Beach is a broad, white sand beach. Tropical plants grow along its edges, and a network of hiking and biking trails leads to the beach. There are also boat ramps and a fishing area.
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Caspersen Beach Park is a scenic park with scenic views of the beach and water. The park features walking trails, benches, and public restrooms, and is a popular spot to dig for shark teeth.
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Popular for its relaxing and scenic views, Venice Beach is a public beach location commonly visited during the nice days of the year. Amenities at the beach include concessions, a dining pavilion, and ample free parking space.
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Father Fish Aquarium is a hobby shop catering to the novice as well as the serious hobbyist and is home to a variety of tropical fish, both salt and fresh water.
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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.