Must-see attractions in Sarasota

  • Ca'd'Zan Venetian Style Residence, Ringling Museum.

    Ringling Museum Complex

    Sarasota

    The 66-acre winter estate of railroad, real-estate and circus baron John Ringling and his wife, Mable, is one of the Gulf Coast’s premier attractions and…

  • Island Park

    Sarasota

    Sarasota's marina is notable for Island Park, an attractive green space poking into the harbor: it has a great playground and play fountain, restrooms,…

  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a 15-acre (6.1 ha) botanical garden located at 900 South Palm Avenue in Sarasota, Florida.

    Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

    Sarasota

    If you visit just one botanical garden in Florida, choose Selby, which has the world's largest scientific collection of orchids and bromeliads – more than…

  • Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy

    Sarasota

    Dedicated to all things whimsical, this bright pink museum and its adjacent outdoor sculpture garden do not fail to inspire. Although exhibits rotate…

  • Marina Jack

    Sarasota

    Sarasota's plush deep-water marina is within walking distance of downtown and is well served with alfresco and fine-dining restaurants, numerous…

  • St Armands Circle

    Sarasota

    Conceived by John Ringling in the 1920s, St Armands Circle is an upscale outdoor mall surrounded by posh residences on St Armands Key. More so even than…

  • Art Center Sarasota

    Sarasota

    This community-oriented nonprofit gallery has four exhibition spaces that mix local and out-of-town artists. Hosts frequent events, including a lecture…

  • Unconditional Surrender

    Sarasota

    A short stroll north along the Island Park waterfront is this towering statue of WWII's most famous kiss.

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