Sarasota, Sarasota County, FL

Places to go in Sarasota

17 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Bird Key Park

Outdoors

Bird Key Park

200 John Ringling Cswy, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Celery Fields

Outdoors

Celery Fields

6799 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240, USA

Conservatory Park

Outdoors

Conservatory Park

8027 Conservatory Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA

Emerson Point Preserve

Outdoors

Emerson Point Preserve

Lush wildlife & plant preserve on 365 acres with historic sites including a Native American mound.

5801 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221, USA

Little Manatee River State Park

Outdoors

Little Manatee River State Park

Aquatic preserve park featuring a winding river, equestrian trails, campsites, picnicking & fishing.

215 Lightfoot Road, Wimauma, FL 33598, USA

Mable Ringling Rose Garden at The Ringling

Outdoors

Mable Ringling Rose Garden at The Ringling

Completed in 1913, the state's oldest continuously operating rose garden offers sculptures & paths.

5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA

Myakka Canopy Walkway and Observation Tower

Outdoors

Myakka Canopy Walkway and Observation Tower

Sarasota, FL 34241, USA

Myakka River State Park

Outdoors

Myakka River State Park

Sarasota, FL 34241, USA

Nathan Benderson Park

Outdoors

Nathan Benderson Park

600-acre park on a lake with rowing facilities, including a boathouse & regatta center.

5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL 34235, USA

Oscar Scherer State Park

Outdoors

Oscar Scherer State Park

Acres of woods & water for camping, swimming, fishing, canoeing & hiking miles of trails.

1843 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229, USA

Pinecraft Park

Outdoors

Pinecraft Park

Public park along Phillippi Creek with a kayak launch, walking trails & shuffleboard courts.

1420 Gilbert Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA

Rothenbach Park

Outdoors

Rothenbach Park

Outdoor space with paved trails amid ponds & wetlands, plus 2 playgrounds & a pavilion for picnics.

8650 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241, USA

Rye Preserve

Outdoors

Rye Preserve

905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish, FL 34219, USA

Sapphire Shores Park

Outdoors

Sapphire Shores Park

5015 Sun Cir, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA

South Lido County Park

Outdoors

South Lido County Park

Diverse waterfront park offering swimming, kayaking & bird-watching, plus trails & picnic areas.

2201 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Twin Lakes Park

Outdoors

Twin Lakes Park

County park whose ballfields are home to Major League Baseball spring training.

6700 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241, USA

Urfer Family Park

Outdoors

Urfer Family Park

Multi-use spot with trails & picnic areas, fishing, wildlife viewing & outdoor fitness equipment.

4012 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34233, USA