Heather’s guidebook
Stuff to do:
Awesome art, building, and location. Has cafe and gift shop. Thursday evening is a discount price.
1381 locals recommend
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdAwesome art, building, and location. Has cafe and gift shop. Thursday evening is a discount price.
Awesome views from tower. Bike and walk safely on the trails, since no motorized vehicles. Can be hot, if middle of day, not much shade, bring a hat.
193 locals recommend
Robinson Preserve
1704 99th St NWAwesome views from tower. Bike and walk safely on the trails, since no motorized vehicles. Can be hot, if middle of day, not much shade, bring a hat.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdI believe Monday is free...fyi!
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyWater animals and science
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdRiverwalk
452 3rd Ave WEmerson Point Preserve
5801 17th St WDowntown Bradenton, learn about Florida History, see Manatees, and there is a planetarium. Was formerly called Bishop Planetarium.
131 locals recommend
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St WDowntown Bradenton, learn about Florida History, see Manatees, and there is a planetarium. Was formerly called Bishop Planetarium.
Circle of restaurants, shops, ice-cream & fudge, etc.
Some restaurants on the circle: Columbia and Cha Cha Coconuts
297 locals recommend
Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleCircle of restaurants, shops, ice-cream & fudge, etc.
Some restaurants on the circle: Columbia and Cha Cha Coconuts
Neighborhoods
Beach day or sunset. Points of interest on island (Pine St, Bridge St, Public Beach, Anna Maria City Pier. Also several rest
66 locals recommend
Anna Maria
Beach day or sunset. Points of interest on island (Pine St, Bridge St, Public Beach, Anna Maria City Pier. Also several rest
Things to do...
This is where to rent bicycles on the island.
25 locals recommend
Beach Bums Recreational Rentals & Gift Shop
427 Pine AveThis is where to rent bicycles on the island.
Great place to rent kayaks or paddle boards, the bus is located right on the causeway (northside), park and go! and yes Mangrove tunnels (Close to the Robinson Preserve land) BRING WATER, FOOD, ETC.
19 locals recommend
Surferbus.com
9800 Manatee Ave WGreat place to rent kayaks or paddle boards, the bus is located right on the causeway (northside), park and go! and yes Mangrove tunnels (Close to the Robinson Preserve land) BRING WATER, FOOD, ETC.
DeSoto National Memorial Park
8300 Desoto Memorial HwyKayak Jacks Paddlesports Kayak & SUP Rentals Anna Maria Island Longboat Key Robinson Preserve
5501 Marina DrAnna Maria City Pier Landmark
100 N Bay BlvdTraveler advice
Traveling with kids
Does everyone swim?
It is important that everyone knows how to swim, the leading cause of death in FL for children under 5 is drowning. Please make sure and ask ALL people you are with if they know how to swim.
What to pack
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, flip flops, and bathing suit
Think beach!