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Things to see in Sarasota, Florida (United States): 13 places and when to go
Sarasota, Florida is a city in United States with around 590,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (5), Food and drink (5), Wildlife (2). The best known are John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Blackburn Point Swing Bridge. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 17. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 27.3361, -82.5308
- Population
- About 590,000
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (5) · Food and drink (5) · Wildlife (2) · Architecture (1) · Nature (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MIA Miami, 281 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sarasota, Florida
The places in and around Sarasota, Florida, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- John and Mable Ringling Museum of ArtArt museum in Sarasota, Florida5.8 km
- Bishop Museum of Science and NatureNon-profit organization in the USA18 km
- Blackburn Point Swing BridgeBridge in United States of America18 km
- Ca' d'ZanHistoric mansion in Sarasota, Florida, US6.2 km
- Chidsey LibraryHistoric building in Sarasota, Florida1.8 km
- Neal PreserveNature preserve in Florida, United States23 km
- Florida Maritime MuseumMaritime museum in Cortez, Florida21 km
- 3 Car Garage BrewingBrewery18 km
- 3 Keys BrewingBrewery18 km
- Calusa BrewingBrewery8.6 km
- Mote Marine Laboratory & AquariumWith kids · Wildlife4.6 km
- Motorworks BrewingBrewery18 km
- Sun Lab Brewing CompanyBrewery17 km
When to go to Sarasota, Florida
The best time to visit Sarasota, Florida is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:27
- FebPossible11:04
- MarBest time11:48
- AprBest time12:39
- MayBest time13:21
- JunBest time13:43
- JulBest time13:34
- AugBest time12:58
- SepBest time12:09
- OctBest time11:20
- NovPossible10:37
- DecPossible10:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 17. In April, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Sarasota, Florida
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 281 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- St. Petersburg, Florida21 places51 km
- Indian Rocks Beach16 places68 km
- Tampa, Florida30 places69 km
- Tarpon Springs7 places95 km
- Cape Coral, Florida7 places98 km
- Fort Myers, Florida8 places102 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sarasota, Florida?
The best known: John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, Blackburn Point Swing Bridge, Ca' d'Zan, Chidsey Library. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sarasota, Florida?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 17.
How do you get to Sarasota, Florida?
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 281 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sarasota, Florida as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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