9 days in Sarasota Itinerary

Sarasota is a city in Sarasota County on the southwestern coast of the U.S. Venture out of the city with trips to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (in Tampa), Clearwater Beach (in Clearwater) and St. Petersburg (Duncan McClellan Gallery, Imagine Museum, &more). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 6th (Mon) at Legoland Florida Resort. The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at The Ringling, don't miss a visit to St. Armands Circle, kick back and relax at Siesta Beach, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

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Nashville to Sarasota is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, subway, and taxi. Traveling from Nashville to Sarasota, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Nashville in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Sarasota, with lows of 74°F. You will have some time to spend on the 8th (Wed) before leaving for Sarasota.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Wed): stroll through Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then head outdoors with Inshore Addict Charters. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Thu): explore the different monuments and memorials at Sarasota National Cemetery, then test your problem-solving skills at Escape Rooms Unlocked, and then identify plant and animal life at Myakka River State Park.

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Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can travel back home.