Activities

C Ponies

8400 Manatee Ave
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 773-5196

Horseback riding along the beaches of Palma Sola Bay.

Island Library

5701 Marina Drive
Holmes Beach, FL 34217
(941) 778-6341

Books, movies, internet access and special programs.

The Fish Hole

115 Bridge St
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 778-3388

Get hooked! 18 hole miniature adventure golf. 

Coastline Dolphin & Snorkeling Excursions

12312 Manatee Ave Pier 77
Bradenton, FL. 34209
(941) 201-8429

Cruise the emerald waters in search of dolphins and manatee. 10 year experience!

AMI Outfitters

505 Pine Ave.
Anna Maria, FL 34216
(941) 254-4996

Offering kayak fishing charters, fly-fishing the flats or SUP-boarding the Gulf. Get all your gear here!

Coastal Watersports

1301 Gulf Drive North
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 778-4969

Located right on the beach! Offering Boat Rentals, Jet Skis, Paddleboards, Sailing and Kayaks

Yolo Adventures

4330 127th St West
Cortez, FL 34217
(941) 792-6000

Soar above the island parasailing or catch a dolphin tour!

Keyes Marina

5501 Marina Drive
Holmes Beach, FL 34217
(941)778-1977

Wet Slips, Discount Tackle Store, Marine Services, Watersport Rentals, Boat Tours

Bradenton Beach Marina

402 Church Ave
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 778-2288
Jet Ski/Boat/Parasailing Rentals, Boat Tours, Wet & Dry Boat Storage, Boat Repair and Sales

Desoto Kayak Tours

6400 17th St W
Palmetto, Florida 34221
(941) 720-9428

Launching from Emerson Pointe Preserve, kayak in small groups exploring secluded waterways.

Explorer Passport

310 Pine Ave
Anna Maria, FL 34216
(941) 779 0304

Pick up a passport at Duncan Real Estate or the AMI Chamber and start exploring! Get 20 stamps of participating vendors and receive a free T-shirt!

Maritime Museum

4415 119th Street W
Cortez, Florida 34215
(941) 708-6120

An indoor museum displaying the history of the old historic Cortez fishing village, vintage boats, and fishing artifacts.

Mixon Fruit Farms

2525 27th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 748-5829

Voted Florida's #1 grove destination. Citrus and gift shop, tram rides, butterfly garden and Café.

Red Barn Flea Market

1707 1st E
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 747-3794

The Red Barn Flea Market is one of the largest flea markets in central Florida. Embark on a treasure hunt through more than 600 flea market booths,shops and food vendors.

Manatee Village Historical Park

1404 Manatee Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 749-7165

Take a stroll back in time in this open air museum and learn about Manatee County's heritage.

Lecom Park

1611 9th St W
Bradenton, FL  34205
(941) 748-4610

Formerly known as McKechnie Field, the stadium houses the Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training and Marauders minor league baseball.

Palma Sola Botanical Park

9800 17th Ave. NW
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 761-2866

Enjoy a walk along native plants in a beautiful setting. 

Realize Bradenton – Riverwalk

452 3rd Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205

Start at the event pavilion and walk along the Manatee River in this 1.5-mile park with many features.

Robinson Nature Preserve

1704 99th St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 724-5923

Explore this 600+ acres preserve and enjoy miles of nature walks and bike trails, bird watching or launch your kayak. The closest entrance is via Manatee Avenue.

Bishop Musuem of Science & Nature

201 10th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 746-4131

Largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida’s Gulf Coast, features also The Bishop Planetarium and The Parker Aquarium.

The Village of the Arts

12th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205

The Village of the Arts is an eclectic live-work community of galleries, studios, restaurants, bakeries, healing arts and specialty shops housed in colorful cottages.

TreeUmph! Adventure Course

21805 E SR 70
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 322-2130

Play outdoors in the trees on the elevated adventure course. Adrenaline-pumping activity with fun for everyone.

Egmont Key State Park

GPS coordinates
Ranger Station: N 27 36.032 W 82 45.623

Accessible only by boat, this partial wildlife refuge offers pristine beaches and rich cultural history with lighthouse.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

1534 Mound St
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 366-5731

This bay front sanctuary offers 15 acres of air and other tropical plants, originally the home of William and Marie Selby. 

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

1600 Ken Thompson ParkwayCity Island(941) 388-2451 Explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools and high-tech interactive exhibits. See sharks, manatees and sea turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life. ...

Sarasota Jungle Gardens

3701 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-5303

Discover 200 different animals including flamingos in this 10 acre jungle with trails. Shows, playground and more! 

Sarasota Polo Club

8201 Polo Club Lane
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 359-0000

Sunday Polo games from December – March/April. Bring the family fto enjoy half-time entertainment, food, dring and divot-stomping.

Sarasota Classic Car Museum

5500 N. Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34243(941) 355-6228 Antique, exotic, European and one-of-a-kind classics are featured in rotating exhibits throughout the museum. See John Lennon’s 1965 Mercedes Benz, and Paul McCartney’s beloved Mini C...

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

5401 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 359-5700

Explore the 60 acre grounds with 31 galleries filled with art, Circus Museum, Ca’ d’Zan and the historic Asolo theater from Venice!

Sunken Gardens

1825 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33704

This 4 acre botanical garden existed for more than 100 years. 50,000 tropical plants, cascading waterfalls and flock of flamingos.

Busch Gardens

300 E Busch Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612
(888) 800-5447

Tampa's theme park combing exotic animals with roller coasters.  A perfect venue for a family day!

MOSI – Museum of Science and Industry

4801 E. Fowler Ave.
Tampa, FL
(813) 987-6100

A museum making science real for people of all ages with more than 100 hands-on acitivities.

Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center

6990 Dickman Rd
Tampa, FL 33572
(813) 228-4289

Watch manatees gather in the winter in the warm waters by the Big Bend Power Station. Free admission! 

Lowry Park Zoo

1101 W. Sligh Avenue
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 935-8552

Explore your wild side and get face to face with elephants, giraffes, monkeys and lions.

The Florida Aquarium

701 Channelside Drive
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 273-4000

Rated among the best aquariums in the US, experience a wide variety of aquatic and terrestrial animals like sea turtles, sharks, otters.

Disney World

1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407- 824-4321

Be a kid and celebrate the most magical place! 50 years of wonderful moments!

Universal Studios Florida

6000 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 363-8000

Explore the movies in rides, shows and other attractions. Featuring Harry Potter World and Jurassic World Velocicoaster!

Seaworld Orlando

7007 Sea World Dr
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 545-5550

Ride the breath taking "Mako" and enjoy other various attractions.

The Center of Anna Maria Island

407 Magnolia Avenue
Anna Maria, FL 34216
941-778-1908

Local classes, recreation and sports programs. Home of Island Fitness.

John Durante Park

5550 Gulf of Mexico Dr
Longboat Key, FL 34228
(941) 316-1988

32 acres of viable wetland and coastal hammock forest. Explore this pet friendly oasis full of wildlife and coastal views.