Things to Do in Sarasota, FL

  • 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
  • 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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42.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Kayaking 10400 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706 MoreLess Info
Treasure Island Beach Rentals is a family owned and operated business that offers a range of recreational equipment for rent. They rent paddle boards, kayaks, bikes and fun cycles and also offer paddle board and surfing lessons.
42.5 Miles
80% 312 votes
Children's Museums 110 West Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602 MoreLess Info
The Glazer Children's Museum is a children’s museum dedicated to creating learning environments where children can play and discover. The museum offers several hands-on exhibits as well as educational programs and camps.
42.5 Miles
62% 270 votes
Art Museum 6600 North Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602 MoreLess Info
A large collection of many different types of art is put on display at the Tampa Museum of Art within a very open and modern building. Ancient Greek and Roman antiquities are exhibited along with contemporary American art at the institution.
42.5 Miles
97% 670 votes
Movie Theaters 711 N. Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602 MoreLess Info
Built as a movie palace in 1926, the Tampa Theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places and continues to play its Wurlitzer organ before shows. Most of the movies played are either old or new classics with some independent films presented every month.
42.5 Miles
93% 224 votes
Parks 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602 MoreLess Info
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is an eight acre park with an urban design. The park features two interactive fountains as well as a playground, dog run, picnic areas, and walking trails.
42.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Farms & Ranches 7415 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 MoreLess Info
Open seasonally, Punta Gorda’s Berry Best Farm features fresh blueberries for visitors to pick for themselves amid its idyllic scenery. The farm also features a grocery store with fresh berries and other berry-related items.
42.7 Miles
69% 71 votes
Landmarks Downtown, Tampa, FL MoreLess Info
Downtown Tampa is home to various museums and performing arts centers, shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Area attractions include the Tampa Museum of Art and Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, along with events like the Fall Urban Art Market.
42.7 Miles
92% 460 votes
Theaters 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, FL 33602 MoreLess Info
At The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, visitors can attend a wide range of performing arts events such as dance recitals, musicals, stand up comedy, and magicians. The center also hosts the annual Florida Opera Festival.
42.8 Miles
89% 501 votes
History Museums 401 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33602 MoreLess Info
Located in the Tampa Bay Hotel, built in 1891 and a National Historic Landmark, the Henry B. Plant Museum will take you back in time to the Spanish-American War. Beautifully restored, each room contains artifacts, décor and mementos from the bygone era.
42.9 Miles
96% 24 votes
Specialty Shops 2080 Badlands Drive, Brandon, FL 33511 MoreLess Info
A dinner experience at the Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium allows you to watch your meal being prepared, explore and shop around the restaurant, and reserve private parties. Cooking classes are popular to attend as well as special events.
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