Road trips from Sarasota

Outdoors

Oscar Scherer State Park

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

Lido Key

South Lido County Park

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

Outdoors

Myakka River State Park

Outdoors

Pinecraft Park

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

Outdoors

Emerson Point Preserve

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

Food & Drink

Marina Jack

Seafood spot with an outdoor raw bar patio, upstairs dining room, piano bar & expansive water views.

Outdoors

Celery Fields

Outdoors

Little Manatee River State Park

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

Outdoors

Rye Preserve

Outdoors

Rothenbach Park

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

Outdoors

Nathan Benderson Park

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

Outdoors

Myakka Canopy Walkway and Observation Tower

North Trail

Whitaker Gateway Park

Outdoors

Conservatory Park

Outdoors

Urfer Family Park

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

Outdoors

Twin Lakes Park

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

Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores

Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting.

Bird Key

Bird Key Park

Arlington Park

Arlington Park Sarasota

City park with 2 pools, outdoor athletic courts, a picnic area, gym, playground & walking trail.

Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores

Sapphire Shores Park

Nightlife

Captain Curt's Sniki Tiki Bar & Live Entertainment - Siesta Key

Seafood, burgers & more served in a tropical-themed eatery with a spacious outdoor bar & patio.

Downtown

Payne Park

Once a ballpark, this area features a fitness trail, skateboard park, tennis courts & picnic space.

Arts & Culture

Bayfront Park

Waterfront green space with a promenade, playground, tiki bar & dramatic views of the bay & city.

Family

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.