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MUSEUMS... Home of the Ringling College of Art & Design!
DESTINATION - SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Southwest Florida is truly a cultural destination
and has the most to offer in Family Fun and Educational Activities.
G. Wiz |
G. Wiz - The Science Museum - Sarasota
A hands-on science and learning center, where science becomes relevant, technology understandable,
and learning, an interactive adventure. Come, Get in the "Zone": Explora zone, Tech zone, Wave zone, and
Body zone.
1001 Boulevard of the Arts Call for details: 941-309-4949
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Classic Car Museum |
Sarasota Classic Car Museum
The Museum features a “living” collection of over 100 automobiles, constantly being updated through
acquisitions, exchanges with other car museums, and through donations of vehicles from collectors. Included are
John Lennon’s Mercedes Roadster, Paul McCartney's Mini Cooper and a dragster belonging to Don Garlits.
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Railroad Museum |
Gulf Coast Railroad Museum - Parrish
Offering one of the most unique museum experiences in the world. Here you "Ride the Exhibits!" The
Museum operates weekend excursions year-round from the Train Station in Parrish, Florida. Special weekend events are
scheduled throughout the year featuring themed train rides. The caboose is always available to charter for small
birthday parties or charter the entire train during the week for large corporate events.
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Spanish Point |
Historic Spanish Point - Osprey
"A Window to the Past"; an archaeology exhibition about the gulf coast region’s earliest people.
Be surrounded by a 15 foot high prehistoric shell mound called a midden and view a recreated dwelling from 1,000
years ago. Enjoy the Sunken Garden, Duchene Lawn, & Jungle Walk gardens, plus the classical styled Pergola overlooking
Little Sarasota Bay.
337 N. Tamiami Trail Call for details: (941) 966-5214
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Lighthouse Museum |
Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum - Gasparilla Island
Learn all about Gasparilla Island's fascinating history and wildlife while touring the historic 1890
lighthouse. Exhibits in the museum include displays on the Native Americans who first visited these shores, the
Spanish who arrived in the 1500s, the local fishing industry, the history of the lighthouse, the development of the
railroad, Port Boca Grande and the town of Boca Grande, tarpon fishing, and the geology, flora and fauna of the
Charlotte Harbor estuary. Included in your visit are the incomparable views of the Gulf of Mexico, Boca Grande Pass
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Art Center |
Englewood Art Center
A division of Ringling College of Art and Design, The art center is a non-profit organization whose
mission is to bring together adults and children interested in visual arts to promote knowledge, appreciation, and
development of visual arts to southern Sarasota and Charlotte Counties in Florida. Staffed primarily by volunteers,
the center includes two gallery spaces, three classrooms, pottery studio, a lending library and gift shop.
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Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Englewood,
and their fabulous Islands of
Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key,
Lido Key, Siesta Key, Venice & Manasota Key
are the perfect
home base from which to explore other Florida points of interest! |
Click the Links below for our Recommended Accommodations
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A visit to SW Florida can lead to many return
visits & Eventual Relocation |
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