Tampa International Airport 1 hr 5
Sunshine Skyway Bridge (35 min) Fishing and kitesurfing Desoto National Memorial Park (14 min) Nod to the famed explorer s landing site with living-history camp exhibits shore & nature trails. Manatee Public Beach (6 min.) Park featuring a beach a playground picnic tables grills bike racks restrooms showers & more. The Bishop Museum Of Science And Nature (20 min.) A planetarium aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films. Palma Sola Botanical Park (15 min.) Landscaped free-admission gardens with exotic plants lakes a playground & rental facilities. Bean Point Beach (12 min.) Peaceful locale known for its wide sandy beach tranquil waters & stunning sunset views. Anna Maria Public Beach (5 min.) Beach Robinson Preserve (15 min) Nature preserve with hiking & biking trails picnic areas a boat launch & observation platforms. The John And Mable Ringling Museum Of Art (29 min.) State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Ca D Zan (32 min.) Once home to the Ringlings this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Bean Point (13 min.) Beach and fishing Coquina Beach (11 min.) Long public swimming beach featuring picnic tables cabanas & play areas plus a casual cafe. Bayfront Park (12 min.) Park featuring a playground picnic tables grills pavilions restrooms & more. |