Sarasota, Florida

Hard Hat Adventure
Call 800-644-7382
Put on your hard hat, clock in and spend a day on a 21 acre construction site. This is your chance to play with some really big toys! Advance reservations are essential.

Ringling Museum Complex
Ringling Museum of Art, John Ringling's mansion Ca D'Zan, Circus Museum, Rose Garden and more.

Selby Gardens
Occupying twenty-one beautiful acres along the Sarasota bayfront, Selby Gardens is perhaps best known for its living collection of more than 6,000 orchids. Walk the grounds, explore the greenhouses.

Siesta Key Parasailing
South of downtown Sarasota, you'll find the sparkling white sands of the Siesta Key beaches. Kick back and enjoy the Gulf breezes or for the more adventure minded, book a parasail trip. Stop in the Village shopping district for lunch or a libation.

Myakka State Park
Located seven miles east of Sarasota, Myakka is one of Florida's oldest and largest state parks in Florida. Take the airboat tour, climb high on the canopy walkway, or hike the trails.

Historic Spanish Point
Discover the Florida of old as you step back in history walking the paths of this 30 acre site along Little Sarasota Bay. See the Indian middens, restored gardens and homestead buildings.

Aurora Aerospace
When you've had enough of the beach, drive north to St Petersburg for your own personal flight in zero gravity. If the weightless experience isn't enough you can fly a jet too!

Mote Marine Laboratory
This research center and aquarium is concerned with shark and dolphin research as well as other Florida indigenous marine species. Eco Boat Tours and guided kayak tours depart from Mote too.