Why do families choose Sarasota Florida for a family vacation? For the miles of beautiful beaches, wildlife, magnificent gardens, interesting museums and the wonderful performing-arts centers. These attractions attract families to the sunny area along Florida's west coast.Things To Do In Sarasota
There is plenty of activities for families along the Shell coast. Kids love getting close to the sharks and other local marine at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. A 135,000-gallon tank provides views of sharks, lobsters, stingrays, seahorses and other marine life. There is also a living sea grass and mangrove exhibit, plus a huge seashell collection. For more information visit: www.mote.org
Next to the aquarium is the Dale Shields Bird Sanctuary. There you will find over 22,000 rescued and rehabilitated birds. Kids can meet fine feathered friends and learn about them.
Winding paths lead through 16 acres with 100 varieties of palms plus lots of local plant varieties in the Sarasota Jungle Gardens. This is one of the area's favorite kiddy attraction, featuring a playground with a jungle theme, exotic birds and repitle shows, strolling peacocks and bird posing area.
Don't forget that Sarasota is known as the "Circus Capital of the World." Visit the Ringling Circus Museum situated on 66 acre estate on Sarasota Bay. See the “world’s largest miniature circus.”
If you have kids that play baseball, take them to the Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota to see the Chicago White Sox or to McKechnie Field in Bradenton to see the Pittsburgh Pirates. Both are in Sarasota for Spring Training in March and early April.
