North Sarasota Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Lido Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Lido Beach, a popular beach in Sarasota. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
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 find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mall at University Town Center during your trip 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.
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Chatter with a parrot, watch lemurs swing by, meet a flock of flamingos and explore a tropical oasis in this extensive botanical park.
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Activities
Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour
Taste of Winter Park (Greater Orlando area)
Sarasota Kayak and Food Tour
Inshore Fishing by Charter in Sarasota
Sarasota Bar Hunt: Sarasota Slammin'
6 Hour Private Luxury Boat Charter
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Other neighbourhoods around North Sarasota
Newtown
While visiting Newtown, you might make a stop by sights like Robert L. Taylor Community Complex and Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy.
Indian Beach Sapphire Shores
While visiting Indian Beach Sapphire Shores, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Jungle Gardens and John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
Central Sarasota
Gardens, art galleries and theatres highlight some of the noteworthy features of Central Sarasota. Make a stop by Sarasota Opera House or Marina Jack while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Downtown Sarasota
While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Payne Park.
The Meadows
The gardens and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit The Meadows. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Nathan Benderson Park and Mall at University Town Center are a few top sights nearby.
Whitfield Estates
While there might not be top attractions in Whitfield Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Powel Crosley Estate and John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.