Sarasota FL Cheap and Free Things To Do and Attractions
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ASiesta Key Public Beach
- 948 Beach Road
Sarasota, FL - 9413493800
- Overview Siesta Public Beach is renowned for its breath-taking sunsets, easy-going waves, and gorgeous, crystal-white sand. The sand is 99% pure quartz, soft and cool on the feet. Walking along or swimming and playing in the Gulf of Mexico, or merely basking in the tropical sun is enough fun for many folk... more on Siestakeychamber.com
- Overview Siesta Beach and its 40-acre park have nature trails, a concession stand, fields for soccer and softball, picnic facilities, a playground, restrooms, a fitness trail, and tennis and volleyball courts. In 1987 this beach was recognized internationally as having the whitest and ... more on Fodor's
Siesta Key Public Beach
948 Beach RoadSarasota, FL
BJohn & Mable Ringling Museum
- 5401 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, Florida, 34243 - 9413595700
- As far as the art goes, you're going to get the standard historic paintings, small collection of Egyptian artifacts etc. What to really mention about ... more on Yelp
- On our usual trip to Longboat Key, we drove over to the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art to eat lunch at one of our favorite restaurants, the Banyon Tree. Upon entering the property, we learned that EVERYTHING had changed since last year. The entry to the "estate" is now made through a MASSIVE... more on TripAdvisor
John & Mable Ringling Museum
5401 Bay Shore RoadSarasota, Florida, 34243
CCa dZan Mansion
- 5401 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, Florida 34243 - +1 941 359 5700
- Overview Cà d'Zan Mansion Having traveled often to Europe, John and Mable came to appreciate the finer pleasures of the continent’s dazzling architecture and design. In 1924, they commissioned New York architect Dwight James Baum, to build their dream house. Though Ca d’Zan may translate from the Ven... more on Ringling.org
- Ca D'Zan was built between 1924 and 1925 for John and Mabel Ringling, and its unique architecture is indicative of a more extravagant time. It is visually stunning and spectacularly set on the Sarasota bayfront. The grounds are large and include Mable's Rose Garden which was completed in 1913 and... more on TripAdvisor
Ca dZan Mansion
5401 Bay Shore RoadSarasota, Florida 34243
DMyakka River State Park
- 13207 State Road 72
Sarasota, FL 34241-9424 - +1 941 361 6511
- Great place to bring the family. The air boat ride is a must, especially for children who want to see alligators. Tour guide always full of ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- An excellent adventure for the avid outdoorsman or anyone looking for a day of outdoor fun. I especially recommend the airboat ... more on Yahoo! Travel
Myakka River State Park
13207 State Road 72Sarasota, FL 34241-9424
EGulfcoast Wonder & Imagination Zone
- Sarasota
FL - 941 / 906-1851
- Overview Gulfcoast Wonder & Imagination Zone - began as the Gulf Coast World of Science (GCWS) in December 1990. In October 1991, the GCWS opened to the public with only 1,000 square feet and just ten hands-on exhibits. GCWS was soon granted membership in the Association of Science & Technology Centers (A... more on Gwiz.org
- Overview This hands-on, state-of-the-art science center has two floors of fun exhibits that cover the physical, earth, and health sciences. The ExploraZone features rotating interactive exhibits from San Francisco's renowned Exploratorium. The 35 exhibits have themes ranging from ... more on Frommers
Gulfcoast Wonder & Imagination Zone
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FMyakka River State Park
- 13207 S.R. 72
Sarasota, FL 34241 - +1 941 361 6411
- I went to Myakka River State Park with two of my friends to go fishing since we had heard fishing was so good there. Don't get me wrong, kyakking and horse back riding and site seeing were great. I took some of the best and most beautiful pictures of the wildlife and the surronding land. I just w... more on TripAdvisor
- We came to Myakka River state park to camp for 4 nights. We arrived and were able unload and have fun. We did not like the fact that they had "Quiet Time" from 11pm-6am. People really took that way to seriously, we felt like we were being babysat, when we werent loud at all. I was woken up all 4 ... more on TripAdvisor
Myakka River State Park
13207 S.R. 72Sarasota, FL 34241
GMote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
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- 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236-1004 - +1 941 388 4441
- its a great place to get upclose and learn all abuot to ocean we live and play in.its kind of little but it cheap so its ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Mote was the coolest place I have been to that teaches about animals. I live in Ohio and was there one time but it ... more on Yahoo! Travel
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson ParkwaySarasota, FL 34236-1004
HCrescent Beach
Sarasota, Florida
- Highlights: lifeguarded, concessions-food availab… more
- Overview Crescent Beach is blessed with "The World's Finest and Whitest Sand", a title won in the Great International Sand Challenge. Siesta Key is an eight-mile-long barrier island that is popular with artisans and writers. When visiting, one can't help give into the friendly, funky and laid-back atmosph... more on Floridabeachesguide.com
- Overview Siesta Key is blessed with average temperatures of 74 degrees F. The thermometer rarely dips below 60 degrees F during the winter ... more on Floridabeachesguide.com
Crescent Beach
Sarasota, Florida
ICrowley Museum & Nature Center
- 16405 Myakka Road
Sarasota, FL 34240-9192 - 941-322-1000,
- Overview Educational programs - Guided tours - Enjoy Sarasota's native land & pioneer history - Call for hours of operation - Located 11 miles east of I-75 on Fruitville, ... more on entertainment.com
- Overview Educational programs - Guided tours - Enjoy Sarasota's native land & pioneer history - Call for hours of operation - Located 11 miles east of I-75 on Fruitville, ... more on entertainment.com
Crowley Museum & Nature Center
16405 Myakka RoadSarasota, FL 34240-9192
JMyakka River State Park
Sarasota, FL 34241, USA- 941 365-0100 tours
- Overview With 28,900 acres, this outstanding wildlife preserve is absolutely, lovely and is great for bird-watching and gator-sighting. Hour-long tram tours explore hammocks, airboat tours whiz over the lake, and there are hiking trails and bike rentals. A 100-foot-long canopy walkway gives you a bird's-e... more on Fodor's
Myakka River State Park
Sarasota, FL 34241, USA
