Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in 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 incorporates their personal collection of artworks in what..."

"The Ringling, the State Art Museum of Florida, is home to one of the preeminent art and cultural collections in the United..."

"Ca' d'Zan, (Venetian for "House of John"), is the waterfront residence built for Mable and John Ringling. The mansion was designed by architect Dwight James Baum with assistance from the Ringlings, built by Owen Burns, and was completed in 1926. It is designed in Venetian Gothic style."

"The winter home for the American circus owners John Ringling and his wife Mable, the Ca d’Zan Mansion is a stunning five-story Mediterranean Revival home overlooking Sarasota Bay."

"The Capri at Siesta is a small boutique hotel that has garnered plenty of top reviews from visitors. There are only 10 rooms here, ranging from the Studio that sleeps up to two people to the Deluxe Suite that sleeps up to five. All have a kitchenette and complimentary wi-fi."

"The Siesta Key Beach lives up to the hype of being consistently ranked as the best beach in the United States. It even was ranked as the fifth best beach in the world by TripAdvisor. The fine, white sand and beautiful water are gorgeous."

"History: The land was purchased in the 1950's through a referendum. The historic pavilion was designed by Edward J. Seibert of the..."

"When Siesta Beach Park is packed, Glebe Park is the place to go for locals and visitors, located right behind the St. Michael the Archangel Church. It is a substantially sized 10-acre park offering a full range of amenities including a covered picnic area, a covered playground, baseball field, soccer field and basketball courts. Enjoy a picnic here, ride bikes, or play a few games of your favorite outdoor sport with the family a bit away from the noise of Siesta Beach on one of your vacation days at Glebe Park."

"Glebe Park is a small sports park with a soccer field, basketball court, and concession stand halfway up the island. It is clean and well-maintained, but provides little shade. Be sure to bring hats, sunscreen, and even an umbrella to stay cool and protect your skin from the sun."

"This 23-acre neighborhood park features numerous athletic and outdoor recreational opportunities such as soccer and softball fields, tennis courts, a fitness trail..."

"Housing over 120 birds in their 3 acre site, Save our Seabirds aims to rehabilitate injured birds and to educate the public on how to minimize environmental risks to them. Their Birdwalk shows visitors how each species has adapted to its natural environment. The Wild Bird Learning Center has some interesting educational displays."

"This attraction is right next to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. The birds here have been injured, treated yet unable to return to the wild. It provides a tremendous educational opportunity to learn about the local birds and what we can do to help in conservation efforts."

"Save Our Seabirds, Inc. is an animal shelter specifically catering to seabirds. It features an onsite learning center, offering educational galleries and live exhibits."

"UPDATE: As of June 2019, the Anna Maria Oyster Bar is no longer serving brunch. However, they open at 11 a.m. every day, so it’s still a great location for lunch and bubbles!"

"The Sarasota Jungle Gardens, which opened in 1939, is a popular tourist attraction that features a gorgeous botanical garden and animal shows."

"Want a delicious frozen treat with a side of awesome music history?. Head out to Rockin Gelato on Cortez Road West in Bradenton where you’ll enjoy a variety of gelato flavors and an impressive collection of rock ‘n roll memorabilia. You’ll also find a variety of locally-made ice cream flavors, fresh-baked pastries, sandwiches, coffee, and other sweet treats (Fireball Whiskey Fudge, anybody?)."

"Culver’s® is a family-favorite restaurant known for cooked-to-order ButterBurgers, handcrafted Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds. Welcome to delicious®."

"Was looking forward to eating with my family before my flight home. So we stopped here because they offer gluten free options. Everyone got to eat but me..."