In a city as sunny as Sarasota, with waters as blue as those in Sarasota, and with the lively character of Sarasota, there is always something fun to do. Read on to get a glimpse of just a few (mostly outdoor) super unique and fun things to do in Sarasota!
Throwback Happy Hour Trolley Tour
If you and your travel buddies are looking for some exciting drinks around Sarasota, the Throwback Happy Hour City Tour is the perfect adventure for you! This tour will take you on a trolley around Sarasota, following a theme of revisiting Sarasota’s scandalous and legendary 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. On this tour, you will visit the most important sites in the city of Sarasota, and the best of the best bars, while hearing about the most interesting parts of Sarasota’s past!
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Snuba Diving
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On a snuba dive trip, you will be led 20 ft below the water by a divemaster, to explore the reefs and ecosystems below the Sarasota water’s surface. Snuba diving is different from scuba diving in that air is supplied to divers from a hose at the surface, so you can explore deep below the surface without any scuba certification!
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Tiki Boat Booze Cruise
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Enjoy this super fun 3 to 4-hour tour of Sarasota Bay on a one-of-a-kind tiki boat! Stop at lively sand bars to cool off, and enjoy some drinks onboard your tiki boat. Tiki boats are equipped with handrails and bars to sit at to have a tropical drink and enjoy the views of the water in style.
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Mini Golf
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There is simply no activity quite like a game of minigolf: it's inclusive of all ages and most abilities, it can be as competitive or friendly as you want, and the courses are always fun and exciting to walk through. For these reasons, you and your friends or family should take a trip to Evie’s family minigolf in Sarasota.
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Sunset Cruise
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A beautiful way to end a beautiful day in Sarasota is on a sunset cruise! This sunset cruise sets sail from Bradenton Beach Marina and takes about 90 minutes. Beer and wine are sold onboard this tour as well.
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Myakka State Park
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Myakka River State Park may be one of the most beautiful and unique spaces you can find within Sarasota. Pets on leashes are allowed in Myakka State Park and you are sure to feel the lively nature of the park as bikers, walkers, hikers, and kayakers pass along the Myakka River banks. The Myakka River is Florida’s first state-named “wild and scenic river” which flows through over 50 miles of undisturbed ecosystems, and you can see these ecosystems up close as you walk or ride through Myakka State Park.
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Wine Tasting Boat Tour
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If you are a fan of the wind in your hair, the sweet smell of salty water around you, and great tasting wine, then Tucker Tours Wine Tour is a perfect activity for you. The Tucker Tours wine tour is a boat tour around Sarasota Bay in a 35’ Sea Ray Sundancer called “Cheers Y’all,” where you can enjoy some of the most fabulous wines that Sarasota has to offer!
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Sustainable Winery Tour
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There is nothing better than feeling good about a fun experience. Luckily, you will leave Bunker Hill Vineyard feeling wonderful, because you will be supporting America’s most sustainable winery! At Bunker Hill Vineyards, wines are bottled in 100% recycled glass and many other sustainable practices are used throughout the production process. Book a tour and tasting session at Bunker Hill Vineyard today!
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