Best 293 things to do in Palmetto, FL

Eat your way through historic downtown Sarasota with four restaurant stops

Explore Sarasota's historic neighborhoods and cultural landmarks on a 90-minute air-conditioned trolley ride.

Join an interactive circus-themed whodunnit on a rolling Sarasota trolley

Stroll St. Armands Circle and enjoy a guided lunch tasting

Taste your way around St. Armands Circle on a 3-hour afternoon tour

Sip signature cocktails and learn the stories behind Sarasota’s spirits

Experience marine life up close on a comfortable pontoon cruise for all ages.

Cruise Sarasota Bay to Big Pass for Gulf sunset views

Fish 11–14 miles offshore with gear, bait, and license included

Parasail with an 800 ft line and 14 minutes of flight time

Fly parasailing on a private trip for up to 12, with observer spots if space allows

Paddle Shell Key Preserve on a small-group guided kayak tour

Pedal kayak Sarasota Bay to seagrass beds and mangrove tunnels

Pedal kayak 2 miles through mangrove tunnels at Emerson Point

Pedal through seagrass beds and mangrove tunnels on a 2-mile Neal Preserve tour

Cruise Siesta Key’s western coast with time for dolphins, a sandbar stop, and a swim

Spend 4.5 hours cruising, snorkeling stops, and sandbar time off Siesta Key

Leisurely 2-hour private cruise from Lido/Longboat Key with coolers and ice onboard

Cruise Siesta Key’s western coast with your private group

Cruise Siesta Key’s western coast on a private 2-hour daytime or sunset boat ride

Paddle Shell Key Preserve in a 100% clear tandem kayak

Private clear kayak tour with mangrove tunnels, beaches, or birding

Kayak Shell Key Preserve at night in a clear, LED-lit tandem kayak

Paddle clear kayaks and unwind with beach yoga at Shell Key Preserve, guided by certified instructors