Activities
One thing you’ll never be on Anna Maria Island is bored! There are so many activities in the area, you could plan a full day and never cross over to the mainland! From fishing and wildlife watching to lazing on the best beach in the area, our Local Scene blog has the best of the best in things to do from Holmes Beach, Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and even farther south into Longboat Key and Sarasota!
Experience the Anna Maria Island Nightlife
Anna Maria Island Nightlife
Looking for something to do at night on Anna Maria Island? There are several choices in nighttime entertainment to choose from…
Live Music
Blue Marlin Restaurant’s Courtyard offers live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in a relaxing outdoor setting.
Island Time Bar & Grill has live...
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Myakka River State Park
Looking for the perfect destination to go hiking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, biking, or nature watching? Well Myakka River State Park is where you should be heading if you are interested in any of these activities!
Fees for entry are extremely affordable. A single passenger car is $4, a car with 2-8 passengers is $6. Pedestrians ...
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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall | Sarasota, FL
Hosting numerous performances throughout the year, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is a top of the line live entertainment venue. Music, dance, theater, and comedy can all be found within the spacious walls and lush acoustics of the Van Wezel. Remodeled in 2000, the Van Wezel hall can now seat 1736 guests in the concert hall. A ...
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Sarasota Jungle Gardens in Sarasota, FL makes a great day trip from Anna Maria Island. The zoo features reptiles, mammals, birds, and most notably flamingos!
Currently there are a couple exhibits available throughout the day where you can interact with the animals!
Let out your inner Steve Irwin with the reptile encounter which t...
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Tampa Bay Automobile Museum for Anna Maria Car Enthusiasts
If you are an auto-car enthusiast looking for something to do on your Anna Maria Island vacation then look no further. Travel a little less than 1 hour up to Tampa Bay to visit a museum with more than 50 collector automobiles. From vintage vehicles like a 1930 Tracta E to something a bitmore recent like a 1981 Delorean.
General Adm...
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Downtown Disney - Disney Springs Orlando Florida
Looking for something to do after the Disney World parks close or for shopping opportunities? Downtown Disney or newly named Disney Springs has a plentiful selection of attractions, shopping locations, and entertainment.
Jam out and dance the night away at any of the events hosted by The House of Blues at Downtown Disney numerous...
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Disney's Blizzard Beach in Orlando Florida
Disney’s Blizzard Beach is themed after a one time ski resort that has all but melted away making it an awesome water park! Slides, water pools, rapids, and a chairlift are all found within. A perfect one or two day excursion from vacationing on Anna Maria Island. A must visit for a hot Summer day.
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Disney's Typhoon Lagoon in Orlando, FL
Take a dip, a slip, or a plunge into the cool waters at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. The water park features numerous slides, a lazy river, and cool summer fun. The picture above shows the giant wave pool right along the Disney park beach shore. Soak up some rays and then cool off in the water. A great one or two day trip from An...
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Disney's Animal Kingdom Orlando Florida
Roar with the lions; monkey around with the prime-apes; growl with the tigers; laugh with the hyenas! You can do all this and more at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. The goal is simple here. Get in touch with nature, and teach conservation so that it can be enjoyed by future generations as well! Being located only two hours fro...
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