Guidebook for Sarasota
Sightseeing
Orchids and many fascinating local plants. Visit their website for more info.
433 locals recommend
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StOrchids and many fascinating local plants. Visit their website for more info.
Walk from Selby Gardens along the bay front. Enjoy the sculpture. Explore the park. Have lunch or go downtown for lunch.
Marina Plaza
Marina PlazaWalk from Selby Gardens along the bay front. Enjoy the sculpture. Explore the park. Have lunch or go downtown for lunch.
Nice smaller aquarium and interesting turtle rehab. Must see the Manatees in the second building.
532 locals recommend
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyNice smaller aquarium and interesting turtle rehab. Must see the Manatees in the second building.
South Lido Park
2201 Benjamin Franklin DrNice trail, picnic lunches, good place to put in your kayak.
Siesta Key
Rated one of the top beaches in the country.
Great park to visit. Take the tram boat for up close on the gators. For the brave, canoes also available for rent
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Great park to visit. Take the tram boat for up close on the gators. For the brave, canoes also available for rent
Cà d'Zan, (Venetian for "House of John"), is the waterfront residence built for Mable and John Ringling. The mansion was designed by architect Dwight James Baum with assistance from the Ringlings, built by Owen Burns, and was completed in 1926
87 locals recommend
Ca d'Zan
5401 Bay Shore RdCà d'Zan, (Venetian for "House of John"), is the waterfront residence built for Mable and John Ringling. The mansion was designed by architect Dwight James Baum with assistance from the Ringlings, built by Owen Burns, and was completed in 1926
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is the state art museum of Florida, located in Sarasota, Florida.[1] It was established in 1927 as the legacy of Mable and John Ringling for the people of Florida. Florida State University assumed governance of the Museum in 2000
305 locals recommend
Ringling Museum station
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is the state art museum of Florida, located in Sarasota, Florida.[1] It was established in 1927 as the legacy of Mable and John Ringling for the people of Florida. Florida State University assumed governance of the Museum in 2000
Food Scene
Upscale shopping bars, restaurants, South Lido Park is a nice trail walk.
297 locals recommend
Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleUpscale shopping bars, restaurants, South Lido Park is a nice trail walk.
Baker & Wife
2157 Siesta DrGood quality and interesting food.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
2001 Siesta DrHigh end steakhouse.
Siesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean BlvdHappy hour oysters and live music!
Patellini's Pizza
1429 Main StGreat NY style pizza!
Connors Steak & Seafood
3501 S Tamiami TrailGreat restaurant walking distance from the house.
Everything Else
Publix Super Market at Bay Street
2031 Bay StNice grocery store close to the house.
Take a walk around the scenic park and enjoy a cold one at O'Leary's tiki bar.
103 locals recommend
Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrTake a walk around the scenic park and enjoy a cold one at O'Leary's tiki bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
North Bridge Tavern
2119 Siesta DrLocal craft beer watering hole.
Shakespeare's Craft Beer and Gastro Pub
3550 S Osprey AveCraft beer, good burgers , fish & chips.
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailReasonably priced fresh seafood.
Nice spot to chill out with a cold one and a bite to eat.
171 locals recommend
Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrNice spot to chill out with a cold one and a bite to eat.