Downtown Sarasota, FL
Popular places to visit
Sarasota Opera House
Here, 1920s style meets 21st-century luxury in a fully restored Mediterranean Revival opera house and cultural institution, complete with its own opera company.
Florida Studio Theatre
It started as a small playhouse and has become one of the largest subscription theaters in the country. Attend a play or two during your stay.
Lido Beach
Visit a beach not far from an upscale shopping area. The warm waters are as inviting as the white sand.
St. Armands Circle
Consider this area as a circular outdoor mall. Like any mall, you can shop, dine, browse or just people-watch. Unlike most malls, this one never closes to walkers.
Mall at University Town Center
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Mall at University Town Center during your visit to Sarasota. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
See hungry sharks and delicate seahorses at this research aquarium that specializes in the sea life that flourishes on Florida’s central west coastline.
Things to do
Taste of Winter Park (Greater Orlando area)
Sarasota Kayak and Food Tour
Sarasota Culinary Experience
Sarasota: Evening Sip and Dine Tour
Sarasota: Taste of Downtown Food Tour
Sarasota Street Food Tour
Downtown Sarasota Hotel Deals
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Sarasota
Central Sarasota
Gardens, art galleries, and theaters are some highlights of Central Sarasota. Make a stop by Sarasota Opera House or Marina Jack while you're exploring.
Arlington Park
Arlington Park might not have many top sights, but Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Marina Jack are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Newtown
If you're spending some time in Newtown, Robert L. Taylor Community Complex and Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy are top sights worth seeing.
Bird Key
While Bird Key isn't home to many top sights, St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Southgate
When in Southgate, you can plan a visit to Siesta Key Beach and Lido Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Saint Armands Key
Beaches and restaurants are just a few things travelers like about Saint Armands Key. A stop by St. Armands Circle is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
More to Explore
Sarasota Vacation Ideas
Most Haunted Places in America
- Sarasota Opera House
- Florida Studio Theatre
- Payne Park
- Selby Library
- Artisans' World Marketplace
- Siesta Key Beach
- Lido Beach
- St. Armands Circle
- Venice Beach
- IMG Academy
- Coquina Beach
- Mall at University Town Center
- Turtle Beach
- Anna Maria Beach
- Nokomis Beach
- Cortez Beach
- Crescent Beach
- Bean Point Beach
- Nathan Benderson Park
- Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
- Myakka River State Park
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- Sarasota Jungle Gardens
- Bradenton Beach
- John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
- Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
- Manasota Beach
- Sarasota Classic Car Museum
- Riverwalk
- Manatee Public Beach
- Marina Jack