Sarasota Travel Guide

 6 Reviews  A wonderful garden with lots of animals and little animal shows. We spent a wonderful afternoon here. The plants are amazing and I enjoyed the various animal shows. Incudes: + Birds of Prey exhibit and show features avian predators, Red Tail Hawk and Great Horned Owl and the Black Vulture. Shows... 

 8 Reviews  This was my 3rd trip to Marie Selby. It's a lovely, lovely place - respite against the heat (although not too much of that in Feb in Sarasota lately!), and great to walk around. It has an amazing collection of orchids and tons of epiphytes. It's completely lush and available to all - wonderful for... 

 5 Reviews  Siesta Key is one of a string of barrier islands, called keys, along Florida's west coast. Siesta Key is just a few miles south of Sarasota and only a quarter mile or so from the southern tip of Lido key, but there are no bridges directly between the two coastal islands. In fact, parts of the... 

 6 Reviews  The Mote Marine Aquarium is part of Mote Marine Laboratory, a facility for the study of local marine biology. The staff, therefore, is freakishly knowledgeable. It's also a really good place to see local animals. Plus, they offer all kinds of crazy programs that allow you to get even closer to... 

 3 Reviews  located on lido key is st. armands circle. st. armands is the most visited part of sarasota by out of town tourists. the circle was designed by the circus magnate john ringling and is lined with trendy shops, restaurants, and bars. the circle is just a couple of blocks from beautiful lido beach. a... 

 4 Reviews  This is an amazing old Oprah house and well worth a tour The tour allows you to explore the interior of the Mertz Theatre and learn the fascinating history of how an authentic 1903 Opera House built in Dunfermline, Scotland was given a new life in Sarasota to become the home of the Asolo Repertory... 

 3 Reviews  the ringling brothers circus museum is located on the grounds of the ringling mansion and museum. the museum was established in 1948 and has an interesting collection of circus wagons, costumes, and john and mabel ringling's 1905 private railroad car. 

 3 Reviews  100 Years of History of Anna Maria Island encapsulated at the Historical Museum and Belle Haven Cottage. Come see and learn all there is to know about the island and more. Groups and families welcome. Has old photographs, maps, records from the early 1900s, newspaper clippings. Shells, fossils, old... 

 3 Reviews  We spent about 3 hours here in May 2007, and could have spent a few more easily. This museum is full of hands-on exhibits for kids (from simple building blocks for the younger kids to magnetic experiments and math puzzles for the oldest), plus visiting exhibits, and even a Russian space toilet.... 

 2 Reviews  Is bigger than you'd think. Has over 100 cars from: Auburn, Bentley, Cadillac station wagon (one of only 5 ever made), DeLorean, Edsel, Ferrari, etc. Vintage, classic, muscle, exotic cars The Museum also has an Antique Game Arcade. The games are operational and cost just a few cents to play. There... 

 2 Reviews  Absolutely fab! Just started a tree-top walk that is just wonderful. One of the oldest and largest state parks, has 58 square miles of wetlands, prairies, hammocks, and pinelands. Great birdlife viewing. A wonderful place for hiking, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Scenic tours on airboats.... 

 2 Reviews  The pelican man’s bird sanctuary rehabs injured birds of all types. The facility is quite large and has beautifully manicured grounds. Walking through the grounds is quite relaxing and I really enjoy watching all the different birds fom around the world. The sanctuary sits on the other side of...