Tampa International Airport 1 hr 5
Fort De Soto Park (55 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (25 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. DeSoto National Memorial Park (15 min)
Nod to the famed explorer's landing site with living-history camp, exhibits, shore & nature trails. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (35 min) Manatee Public Beach (9 min)
Park featuring a beach, a playground, picnic tables, grills, bike racks, restrooms, showers & more. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (22 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Coquina Beach (7 min)
Long public swimming beach featuring picnic tables, cabanas & play areas, plus a casual cafe. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (21 min)
A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (1 hr 1)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Bean Point Beach (19 min)
Peaceful locale known for its wide sandy beach, tranquil waters & stunning sunset views. Sarasota Bay (25 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Ca' d'Zan (24 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Robinson Preserve (17 min)
Nature preserve with hiking & biking trails, picnic areas, a boat launch & observation platforms. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (23 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Bean Point (19 min) | 
