Things to Do

Just outside of the resort, Sarasota offers shopping, an amazing aquarium, and an art museum. Please feel free to read about some highlights of Sarasota below if you would like to make some plans to visit in your free time.

  • Museums

    1. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium: A 6-minute ride from the resort featuring an aquarium and research labs.
      Hours are Monday-Sunday, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

    2. The Ringling: A 20-minute ride from the resort featuring a Museum of Art and the Circus Museum.
      Hours are Monday-Sunday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

  • St. Armands Circle

    A 6-minute ride from the resort, the St. Armands Circle experience is indeed a memorable one. Renowned as a continental marketplace, the Circle is a charming and graceful synthesis of the past and present. Explore the shops, dine in the sidewalk cafes, relax in the lush tropical gardens, St. Armands Circle is unique in concept, history, and beauty.

    With over 100 stores, St. Armands Circle is an unforgettable destination for visitors worldwide. From trinkets to treasures, gourmet snacks to candlelight feasts, you’ll find it all on St. Armands Circle.

    Shopping, Restaurants, and other stores