- Our list of the best things to do in Sarasota, Florida, features the top 148 nearby activities — including 89 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Sarasota, FL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Outdoor Places, Sports & Fitness, and Tours.
- The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Sarasota, FL , followed by 118 popular activities in nearby cities, including Venice, Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Siesta Key, Anna Maria, Englewood, Tampa, Arcadia and Ruskin
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Learn helicopter flying basics while taking in the sights, including the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
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Known for its pristine, soft, white sand, Siesta Key Beach is a popular beach located along the gulf coast. Swimming, sunsets, and snorkeling are just a small few of many activities to participate in on this scenic beach.
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Short for the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, The Ringling is an art gallery and live performance venue housed on the Ringling estate. The museum features a variety of collections, both permanent and visiting.
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Hosting over 130,000 visitors annually, the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a location that is home to a variety of exotic and tropical plants. Visitors commonly enjoy viewing the plant exhibits, the bonsai gardens, and the bamboo gardens.
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Lido Beach is a 3,000 foot white-sand beach with lifeguards on duty year round. The beach is often busy and is suitable for a variety of beach activities such as sun bathing, swimming, and beach walking.
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Visitors can experience more than just rowing at Sea Life Kayak Adventures where everything is about the experience of feeling the water beneath the kayak, spotting wildlife all around, and enjoying the scenic surroundings.
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68 votes
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
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A working aquarium that hosts research scientists as well as the public, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium features a large menagerie of aquatic animals on display. The aquarium also features a number of hands-on educational exhibits.
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1717 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
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Sponsors of several events, Sarasota Sailing Squadron offers many benefits and amenities to their members. This includes rentals of kayaks and paddleboards, along with youth programs, sailing instruction and racing competitions.
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33 votes
7101 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232
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A safe haven for animals who have been rescued from distress, the Big Cat Habitat & Gulf Coast Sanctuary allows visitors to see an array of animals in a safe and controlled environment.
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Featuring professional actors, Asolo Repertory Theatre puts on performances for musicals, dramas, and plays each season. The interior of the theater is lavishly decorated with columns, archways, and gold moldings.
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With Siesta Key Watersports, visitors can participate in a wide range of activities, including dolphin watching, parasailing, jet skiing, and fishing. The company offers sunset cruises with complimentary alcoholic beverages.