The best things to do in Sarasota

Waterford Golf Club is part of Golf In Venice’s three-course playground, so you can keep rounds fresh between Waterford, Calusa Lakes, and…

1454 Gleneagles Dr (Venice) · ✓ checked Jul 28

FloridaRAMA is an interactive, immersive art playground spun from original Florida stories, built by 85+ local and international artists.…

2606 Fairfield Ave S Bldg 5 (St. Petersburg) · ✓ checked Jul 28

CMX Cinemas Tyrone lines up the big stuff and the nostalgic picks with reserved seating that saves your favorite spot, plus 3D showings…

2998 Tyrone Blvd N (St. Petersburg) · ✓ checked Jul 28

Bounce Zone Tampa is packed with bounce houses, arcade games, and a multi-level playscape with a legit ball pit, so kids 12 and under can…

5208 W Linebaugh Ave (Tampa)

If you want a course that makes you think, Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club delivers an Arthur Hills design with ponds and wetlands touching…

Palmer Ranch, 8801 Stoneybrook Blvd · ✓ checked Jul 28

With TifEagle putting surfaces, five sets of tees, and a layout that skirts wetlands and water without forced carries, Manatee County Golf…

6415 53rd Ave W (Bradenton)

Tom Fazio’s 18-hole layout at Hunter's Green Country Club winds through pine flatwoods and wetlands for a round that’s equal parts scenic…

18101 Longwater Run Dr (Tampa) · ✓ checked Jul 31

Lighted, relaxed practice facility with a 9-hole, synthetic-green course and a short game area.

7741 15th St E

Local, laid-back greens, links-style venue featuring a driving range, carts, and friendly staff.

1990 S Beneva Rd

Well-maintained course featuring sand and trees, plus a pool and a bar.

10630 Plantation Bay Dr (Tampa)

Casual, 62-par layout with 11 par 3's and 7 par 4's, plus a few 60-100 yard par 3's, plus an 18-hole mini-golf course with a driving range.…

11111 W Waters Ave (Tampa)

Designed by architect Lloyd Clifton, this top-rated 6,699-yard, par-72 course features wetlands and wooden bridges.

11602 Westchase Golf Dr (Tampa)

Picturesque waterfront pier hosting 26 acres of water sports, parks, restaurants & outdoor concerts.

600 2nd Ave NE (St. Petersburg)

Mini-golf course featuring waterfalls, caves & live alligators that visitors can feed.

2000 Cortez Rd W (Bradenton)

Family-focused waterfront mini-golf spot with cooling mist devices, lush landscaping & a koi pond.

115 Bridge St (Bradenton Beach)

This 70,000-sq.-ft. indoor go-kart facility features 2 tracks, electric vehicles & a lounge.

3404 Cragmont Dr (Tampa)

Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

6250 Commerce Palms Dr (Tampa)

Indoor venue with a ball pit, trampoline area, slides, zip line, climbing walls and bouncy castles.

4460 66th St N (St. Petersburg) · ✓ checked Aug 6

Relaxed 18-hole municipal course on the banks of the Braden River with scenic landscaping.

1801 27th St E (Bradenton)

Kid-friendly chain offering play-based learning centers with classes, camps and parties.

2534 22nd Ave N (St. Petersburg)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

7385 52nd Pl E Ste. 29 (Bradenton)

Public golf course featuring wildlife sightings.

7911 N 30th St (Tampa)

Public 18- & 9-hole golf courses featuring a driving range, pro shops & snack bars.

875 62nd Ave NE (St. Petersburg)

Family fun at a mini-golf course decorated with landscaping and featuring fish.

10725 Rodeo Dr (Bradenton)

Golf club designed by Arthur Hills with 27-holes, 2 pools, tennis & pickleball courts & restaurants.

7155 Grand Estuary Trail (Bradenton)

Casual venue for golf featuring a pro shop and practice area plus a range.

1000 Circus Blvd

3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals.

1800 Weedon Dr NE (St. Petersburg)

Club featuring an 18-hole golf course & practice facilities, plus a pro shop & a restaurant.

421 Tatum Rd

Upscale cinema chain serving bistro food, popcorn & cocktails during film screenings.

1609 W Swann Ave (Tampa)

Relaxed golf course featuring a driving range, plus a clubhouse and restaurant.

6773 Serenoa Dr #9276 · ✓ checked Aug 5

Indoor mini-golf center featuring 3 18-hole courses with creative obstacles plus a Par-Tee room.

11236 W Hillsborough Ave (Tampa)

Family-friendly bowling alley featuring 60 lanes and an arcade section, plus a bar and restaurant.

4208 Cortez Rd W (Bradenton)

Golf course dating back to 1911 with 18-holes, an American style restaurant & pro shop.

4151 Dana Shores Dr (Tampa)

Food truck and catering service serving chicken wings with a variety of sauces.

4725 N Nebraska Ave (Tampa)

Golf facility featuring a 9-hole, par-3 course & a practice area, plus a pro shop & a snack bar.

3800 22nd Ave S (St. Petersburg)

Country club with a golf course, tennis courts, and facilities for special events.

1601 S MacDill Ave (Tampa)

Well-regarded 1920s-era golf club featuring a classic, challenging course plus a dining room, clubhouse and event hosting.

7011 Willow St

Private club with a golf course, tennis courts, a pool, dining facilities, and event venues.

6000 Sun Blvd (St. Petersburg)

Mini-golf course featuring waterfalls, caves & live alligators that visitors can feed.

3815 N Tamiami Trl

Members-only recreational facility with golf courses, tennis courts, a health club, and options for dining and socializing.

7650 Legacy Blvd (Lakewood Ranch)

Buzzing, dimly lit arcade with a rooftop deck serving Cuban street food, plus slushies, wine & beer.

326 John Ringling Blvd

Sprawling indoor entertainment center featuring trampolines and arcade games, plus trapeze swings and a foam pit.

4340 W Hillsborough Ave (Tampa)

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

10209 Estuary Lakes Dr (Tampa)

Bounce houses, arcade games, slides and pizza are featured at this amusement center for kids and adults.

622 Ware Blvd (Tampa)

Country club with condos and walking areas, plus golfing, tennis, and event space.

6999, 3101 Longmeadow

Laid-back golfing destination featuring a 9-hole course for all ages & a pond with waterfowl.

4550 Timber Ln (Bradenton)

Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river.

10001 McKinley Dr (Tampa)

Private golf links with a clubhouse for dining and events.

4646 9th Ave W (Bradenton)

Club boasting a pristine golf course and clubhouse with panoramic views, plus a spa.

4350 El Conquistador Pkwy (Bradenton)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

10137 E Adamo Dr #800b (Tampa)

Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground.

701 Channelside Dr (Tampa)

Members' & public 18-hole golf course designed by Arthur Hills with a driving range & restaurant.

8000 Stone Harbour Loop (Bradenton)

Classy mall with upscale shops & cafes set around a tree-studded plaza with 3-story sundial.

153 2nd Ave N (St. Petersburg)

Golf course featuring a par-3 layout and an executive course, plus a clubhouse.

4260 Ironwood Cir (Bradenton)

Miniature golf course and bar serving local craft beer as well as cocktails, wine and sake.

2253 1st Ave S (St. Petersburg)

Mini-golf courses and a family-friendly restaurant with a full bar and outdoor games.

195 University Town Center Dr

Well-kept country club with a pool and multiple golf courses and tennis courts, plus friendly staff.

4800 Chase Oaks Dr

Contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes & workshops.

719 Central Ave (St. Petersburg)

Landmark area offers tours of historic buildings, interactive exhibits, education & regular events.

1036 6th St W (Palmetto)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

6180 Edgelake Dr

Golf facility featuring 2 courses, a putting green, driving range, pro shop & spacious restaurant.

1803 Golf Course Ave (Tampa)

Small theater offering first-run foreign, independent & art films along with beer, wine & popcorn.

506 Burns Ct

Big top show featuring performers from all over the world, with acrobats, jugglers and clowns (among others), plus concession stands.

5851 Nathan Benderson Cir

Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

220 Carillon Pkwy (St. Petersburg)

Championship 18-hole golf course designed by Ron Garl with a Moorish style clubhouse & restaurant.

600 Snell Isle Blvd NE (St. Petersburg) · ✓ checked Aug 6

Waterfront playground featuring a splash pad, benches and fishing dock, plus a walking path.

452 3rd Ave W (Bradenton)

Municipal 18-hole golf course open since 1974 with a casual clubhouse restaurant & pro shop.

11412 N Forest Hills Dr (Tampa)

Golf club featuring a course, driving range, and pro shop, plus food.

1995 Calusa Lakes Blvd (Nokomis)

Movie theater with luxury recliner seats and a full bar, plus in-theater dining.

3501 S Tamiami Trl Ste 1100

Compact, 18-hole, par-58 golf course with a clubhouse, attracting both experienced and novice players.

3500 Pembrook Dr