Local Attractions
** Please help yourself to the free literature and flyers available in our resort office for additional information about these and many other places of interest in & around the Sarasota/Bradenton area.
Baltimore Orioles Spring Training
Baltimore Orioles Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St. Sarasota FL 34237
Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training
Pittsburgh Pirates Lecom Park, 1611 9th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205
Bayfront Park Recreation Center
Amenities in this beautifully new park include basketball court, shuffleboard courts, tennis and pickle ball courts, picnic tables and grills, playgrounds, and a multi-purpose ball field for soccer and softball. All located on the Sarasota Bay with kayaks and launch.
4052 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat, FL 34228
go to websiteBicycling on Longboat Key
Ride for miles on flat ground over trails, bike-friendly byways, and through quaint neighborhoods. If you are looking to rent bikes, the staff in the office can direct you to a number of bike rental options in the area. There are many different spots to explore on Longboat Key. Across from the Diplomat Beach Resort, you can bike along the Sarasota Bay while enjoying views of boat docks & wildlife. To the north is the charming Joan M. Durante Park which has numerous walkways that wind toward the bay through green areas abounding with flowers & shade trees.
Big Cat Habitat & Gulf Coast Sanctuary
Big Cat Habitat & Gulf Coast Sanctuary is an ever-growing large-animal rescue in eastern Sarasota County. Founded in 1987 by Kay Rosaire, the non-profit sanctuary is a permanent home for dozens of exotic animals, offers placement for animals in need, and works to educate the public about animal care and conservation.
(941) 371-6377
go to websiteBusch Gardens
Adventure awaits with an unparalleled mixture of thrill rides, shows & animal encounters.
10165 N McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 884-4386
go to websiteG.WIZ – Gulfcoast Wonder & Imagination Zone
State-of-the-art science and technology museum featuring an array of interactive, hands-on exhibits designed for all ages.
1001 Blvd. Of the Arts, Sarasota
(941) 309-4949
go to websiteLivingston’s Amusement Center
Sarasota’s unique entertainment experience for kids and grown-ups alike. Livingston’s is your one-stop shop for hours of fun, food, & entertainment. Featuring Billiards, Go Kart Racing, Phazer Zone, Rock Climbing, Arcade & Prize Center, Food & Bar, and Events & Parties. If you’re looking for a fun full night for the whole family or just for the kids this is the place for you.
5947 Clarke Center Avenue, Sarasota
(941) 925-7665
go to websiteMarie Selby Botanical Gardens
A spectacular orchid center with tropical display house, gardens, grounds & boardwalk by the bay.
900 S. Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 366-5731
go to websiteMOTE Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Explore the wonders of the sea at the 135,000 gallon shark exhibit and touch pools with rays & sea creatures. See a preserved giant squid and visit with manatees, sea turtles, otters & more.
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 388-4441
go to websiteMyakka River State Park
Florida's largest State Park. See alligators, many species of birds, deer, feral pigs & bobcats. Enjoy nature trails, observation decks & airboat tours.
13208 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 361-6511
go to websiteThe John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art & Cà d’Zan
Home to three spectacular attractions. The Museum of Art features European, American and non-Western art, with masterpieces from the 17th century Baroque period. Cà d’Zan is the Ringlings’ 32 room Venetian-Gothic mansion on Sarasota Bay. The Circus Museum displays memorabilia and artifacts from the eventful history of the Ringling Brothers Circus.
5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota
(941) 359-5700
go to websiteSarasota Ballet
The Sarasota Ballet is the Gulf Coast of Florida’s only professional ballet company.
5555 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
941.359.0099 / 941.359.0099 X 101 (Box Office)
go to websiteSarasota Classic Car Museum
See more than 100 classic cars spanning more than 100 years. Featured are extremely rare vintage autos, limited production classics, racy muscle cars and breathtaking exotics.
5500 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
(941) 355-6228
go to websiteSarasota Jungle Gardens
A “Natural Environment” attraction with bird and reptile shows daily. Beautiful gardens with cool jungle trails that wind through lush tropical vegetation, thousands of palms, tropical flowers, exotic birds and animal exhibits.
3701 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota
(941) 355-5305
go to websiteSAVE OUR SEABIRDS, INC.
Florida’s largest wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, the sanctuary rescues more than 4,000 birds, mammals and reptiles each year. Visit the sanctuary or explore Sarasota’s natural beauty aboard the 40 foot pontoon Peli Boat.
1708 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, Fl.
(941) 388-3010
go to websiteSea Trek Divers
Scuba Diving instruction and equipment rentals. One and two tank charters also available. Across the street from the Wreck of the Regina (aka the Sugar Barge).
105 7th Street North, Bradenton Beach
(941) 779-1506
St. Armands Circle
Set amidst a tropical paradise, St. Armands is an enchanting circle boasting more than 130 fine shops and gourmet restaurants. Relax in the restaurants, explore the shops – from trinkets to treasures, gourmet snacks to candlelight feasts, you’ll find it all on St. Armands Circle.
Treeumph!
Come out for a day of outdoor play in the trees at Southwest Florida’s only elevated adventure course. Bring the family, get together with friends or grab a group from the office for an adrenaline-pumping activity that has something fun for everyone. Book your reservation, come prepared, then swing into action on wobbly bridges, hanging nets, bungee swings, swinging logs, foot bridges, Tarzan ropes, ZIP lines, and more.
21805 S.R. 70 East, Bradenton
941-322-2130 Toll-Free: 855-322-2130
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