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Things to do in Sarasota: 1 local trip idea

A ready-made cultural day trip in Sarasota, Florida, with 5 stops in order.

Cultural trip

Sarasota Arts & History Tour

5 stops · about 9 hr 15 min of stops · ~$170 per person

Immerse yourself in Sarasota’s rich cultural heritage on this seamless north-to-south route from the historic Ringling Estate down to the heart of downtown's theater and contemporary art scene.

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    Station 400

    400 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Station 400, Sarasota

    Enjoy artisan breakfast scrambles or specialty pancakes in this charming, historic 1852 depot.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$20 per person · Directions
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    The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

    5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA
    The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota

    Explore the grand Renaissance courtyard, the whimsical Circus Museum, and the Venetian Gothic Ca' d'Zan mansion.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 3 hr · ~$25 per person · Directions
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    Sarasota Art Museum

    1001 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Sarasota Art Museum, Sarasota

    Housed in a historic 1926 High School building, this dynamic 'kunsthall' features gorgeous rotating contemporary art.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    Cafe Epicure

    1298 N Palm Ave A, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Cafe Epicure, Sarasota

    Savor authentic Italian hand-rolled pastas and stone-fired pizzas at this sophisticated pre-theater favorite.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$35 per person · Directions
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    Sarasota Opera House

    61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Sarasota Opera House, Sarasota

    Catch a world-class opera, concert, or performance in this stunning, fully restored historic 1926 theater.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 2 hr 30 min · ~$75 per person · Directions

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