things to do in Palmetto, FL

Spooky stories and pumpkin-barge fun on the Hillsborough River

Float, swim, and search for dolphins on a Shell Key beach escape

See non-migratory dolphins and unique wildlife while exploring the bays of Manatee and Sarasota.

Cruise to the sandbar for music, floats, games and an onboard bar

Learn hands-on mixology techniques and create tropical-inspired cocktails

Ride a 13-mile historic railroad excursion in open-air or air-conditioned cars.

Ride an air-conditioned trolley at night for musical ghost stories and Sarasota history in October.

Ride an enclosed coach to a pumpkin patch with games, hay rides, and pumpkin picking

Paddle private mangrove tunnels with a guide and look for Sarasota Bay wildlife

Paddle to Shell Key Preserve for a 4-hour sandbar kayak tour

Practice yoga on a paddleboard and connect with nature in a tranquil setting.

Explore mangrove tunnels by kayak or paddleboard with experienced guides in Neal Preserve.

Book a private clear-kayak tour with a guide for groups up to 14

Jump, bounce and slide into the water from a floating playground

Choose your own mix of wildlife spotting, island hopping, and time on the water

Set your own bay itinerary with drinks, music, and sandbar time

Celebrate on a private tiki boat with your own drinks, music, and flexible time on the water

Unwind on the water with coastal views and a chance to spot dolphins

Make time for your own group on a relaxed coastal cruise

Cruise with up to 13 friends on a spacious pontoon equipped for sandbar hopping

Cruise Anna Maria Island by captained tritoon with room for up to 6

Cool off with hands-on care for a gentle Belgian draft horse

Share a horseback trail ride with family and friends

Explore a protected bay with chances to spot manatees and dolphins