Activities

Anna Maria Island Offers Unlimited Adventures - On Land & At Sea, Perfect For Any Vacation.

Surrounded by the Gulf and Tampa Bay, you'll enjoy unlimited water sports on Anna Maria Island, snorkeling, scuba-diving, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking and parasailing.

There's plenty to do on land, too. Go jogging and biking along the Holmes Beach shore. Hop on the free trolley and tour Anna Maria Island with friends. Browse through an eclectic selection of boutiques, art galleries and antique shops. Known for excellent seafood dining, Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach offers selections of cafes and restaurants featuring top chefs cooking up the fresh catch of the day.

Other attractions include:

·         Local golf championship and executive courses
·         IMG Academies, a world class tennis sports center
·         The Shops of Historic Bridge Street
·         Palma Sala Botanical Park
·         De Soto National Memorial
·         Anna Maria Art League
·         Island Players Theater
·         Mote Marine Laboratories
·         St. Armands Circle - upscale shopping
·         South Florida Museum, Bishop Planetarium & Parker Manatee Aquarium
·         Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
·         Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
·         Asolo Repertory Theatre
·         G.WIZ - The hands on science museum
·         The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
·         Myakka River State Park & Canopy Walkway
·         Busch Gardens
·         Walt Disney World