Tampa International Airport 1 hr 3
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (19 min)
A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films. Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling (28 min)
Ringling Circus archives, with historical documents, costume drawings & art (by appointment). DeSoto National Memorial Park (13 min)
Nod to the famed explorer's landing site with living-history camp, exhibits, shore & nature trails. Bean Point Beach (11 min)
Peaceful locale known for its wide sandy beach, tranquil waters & stunning sunset views. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (32 min) Bayfront Park (10 min)
Park featuring a playground, picnic tables, grills, pavilions, restrooms & more. Fort De Soto Park (53 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (58 min)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Bean Point (12 min) Ca' d'Zan (30 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Coquina Beach (10 min)
Long public swimming beach featuring picnic tables, cabanas & play areas, plus a casual cafe. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (28 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Robinson Preserve (15 min)
Nature preserve with hiking & biking trails, picnic areas, a boat launch & observation platforms. Manatee Public Beach (3 min)
Park featuring a beach, a playground, picnic tables, grills, bike racks, restrooms, showers & more. Anna Maria Public Beach (1 min)
Family-friendly sandy stretch with gentle waves & sunset views, plus cabana rentals & a beach cafe. | 
