Local Attractions
A walk along the beach or inland canals will lead you to our greatest attractions: Anna Maria Island is home to wildlife such as heron, white egrets, dolphins, manatees, and sea turtles.
Or you can take a bike ride on one of the many paths or ride the free daily trolley to explore the island.
Enjoy a picnic on the beach or a leisurely dinner at one of our fabulous local eateries - whatever you choose, the sedate pace and unsurpassed beauty of Anna Maria Island is sure to bring you back, year after year.
Don't forget our best local attraction - Anna Maria Island has fabulous free sunsets.
The links below will give you a list of nearby attractions.
ANNA MARIA ATTRACTIONS:

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Ringling Museum of Art

Mote Marine

Pelican Man Bird Sanctuary

Myakka River State Park

Asolo Theatre Company

Sarasota Players Theatre

The Golden Apple Dinner Theater
25 N. Pineapple Ave.
Sarasota, FL
941-366-5454

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sarasota Jungle Gardens

BRADENTON ATTRACTIONS:

Bishop South Florida Museum

Bishop Planetarium


Island Players Theatre

Manatee Players Theatre


DeSoto National Memorial

Lake Manatee State Park

DeSoto Super Speedway