Location: Siesta Key < Florida South Central Gulf Coast < Florida < USA
Car: recommended
When you tire of one of the world's most beautiful beaches, you can enjoy Myakka River State Park and take an airboat ride to go alligator-watching! Right in Sarasota you will find fabulous shopping at St. Armand's Circle and the Designer Outlet Mall in Ellenton. Fishing, boating, kayaking, dinner cruises -- the list goes on and on of things to do in this great vacation spot. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Greyhound racing - rain or shine - at the Sarasota Kennel Club, the Sarasota Opera and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall are there for your enjoyment. And don't forget -- Orlando is only 2 hours away if you feel like taking a day trip. But you will surely want to come back to enjoy the beach lifestyle of Siesta Key and the sophistication of Sarasota!