Tampa International Airport 1 hr 20
Sarasota Beach (3 min) Expanse of white sand known for beach bars & clear waters, with swimming, kayaking & surf breaks. Saint Armands Key (23 min) Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (25 min) State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Sarasota Bay (27 min) Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (25 min) Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Turtle Beach (12 min) Beach, turtles, sea turtles, and camping Lido Key Beach (25 min) Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. Crescent Beach (6 min) Quaint, crescent-shaped beach known for its fine white sand & picturesque sunset views. Siesta Beach (14 min) Siesta Key Beach (16 min) Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Ca' d'Zan (28 min) Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (24 min) Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (17 min) Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. Lido Key (24 min) This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus (15 min) Outdoor complex combining a prehistoric site, 19th-century buildings & extensive gardens. |