Sarasota Days of Discovery
Discover Sarasota County, a place with much to see and many great attractions to explore! To celebrate September, we are offering our "30 Days of Discovery” promotion—offering 2 for 1 admission to participating attractions in Sarasota County during the entire month—for everyone!
It’s easy. Simply let the admissions representative at the attraction know that you would like the 2 for 1 admission special. To learn more about each participating attraction, click the logos below. Start discovering all that Sarasota and Her Islands have to offer beyond the beaches. Enjoy!
 5500 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34243 |
Classic Car Museum
Don't miss this rare and unique collection of vintage autos! The Sarasota Classic Car Museum is the second oldest continuously operating Antique Car Museum in the Nation! The museum features immaculately restored vintage automobiles spanning more than one hundred years of man’s automotive genius! You will not be disappointed with this breath-taking display of automotive history! |
 1001 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota, FL 34236 - 941-309-4949 |
G. WIZ Science Museum
The G.WIZ mission is To Be The Gateway For Lifelong Adventures in Science. G.WIZ is an interactive, hands-on science center with programs for people of all ages. We engage the next generation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, the S.T.E.M. principals, so that the USA better prepares our youth for the future. |
 337 North Tamiami Trail Osprey, FL 34229 - 941-966-5214 |
Historic Spanish Point
Connects you to 5,000 years of Florida's inspiring cultural history. Explore prehistoric Indian mounds by stepping inside A Window to the Past, a premier archaeological exhibition. Reflect on pioneer homestead life interpreted through charming buildings, exhibits and living history. Enjoy the colorful beauty of a huge butterfly garden and the formal landscapes of Mrs. Potter Palmer. Discover natural habitats on shaded trails and scenic boardwalks. The 30-acre archaeological, historical and environmental museum is located on the shores of Little Sarasota Bay. It is accredited by the American Association of Museums and was the first site in Sarasota County named to the National Register of Historic Places. |
 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota, FL 34236 - 941-388-4441 |
Mote Aquarium
Explore the secrets of the sea through our shark, dolphin, manatee and marine life exhibits. Viewable-working labs and interactive displays showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory. Don’t miss our new exhibits: Fossil Creek; Seahorse Conservation Lab; and Sea Turtles: Ancient Survivors. |
 5401 Bay Shore Avenue |
Ringling Museum of Art
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is the legacy of circus entrepreneur John Ringling and his wife Mable. The estate includes the Art Museum; the winter home of the Ringlings – the Ca’ d’Zan Mansion; the Historic Asolo Theater; and the Circus Museum featuring the world’s largest miniature circus. |
 811 South Palm Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236 - 941-366-5731 |
Selby Botanical Gardens
Experience nature in full bloom at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, a 9.5 acre tropical oasis on the sparkling shores of Sarasota Bay. Here you will encounter the world’s most spectacular living collection of rare tropical plants in open-air and under-glass displays, including orchids, bromeliads and gesneriads in incredible living color. More than 150 scientific expeditions to rainforests around the world have contributed to our collection of thousands of living plants – truly a wonder to see! You will find a stunning conservatory, outdoor butterfly garden, art exhibitions, banyan grove, bonsai garden, bamboo garden, succulent garden and tropical fruit garden. |
 201 10th Street West Bradenton, FL 34205 - 941-746-4131 www.southfloridamuseum.org |
South Florida Museum
South Florida Museum is the largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida's Gulf Coast. The museum interprets the region from the Pleistocene to the present. In addition to the Museum, see Snooty our resident manatee who will be 62 this summer and is believed to be the oldest manatee in captivity. You will also be able to view manatees in rehabilitation prior to their release in the wild. Your visit will be complete as you take in the Bishop Planetarium, a remarkable astronomy education resource, allowing visitors to explore their universe through traditional live star talks and immersive virtual journeys to the far reaches of the cosmos. |
 12200 San Servando Ave. North Port, FL 34287 - 941-426-1692 |
Warm Mineral Springs
For centuries people from around the world have sought the soothing, healing powers of the water from Warm Mineral Springs. To this day, people from all walks of life continue to come and receive the healthful, rejuvenating benefits that this mineral-rich water offers so generously and naturally from deep within the Earth. The springs produce an astonishing 9 million gallons of mineral-rich water every day, resulting in a fresh, clean body of water ever two hours! The mineral content at Warm Mineral Springs is ranked as the highest and richest in mineral content of any spring in the United States. A natural re-mineralization process occurs after swimming and soaking in the spring’s warm magical waters. The spring has a consistent temperature of 87 degrees, and many experts agree that this is the ideal temperature for swimming and soaking. While visiting Warm Mineral Springs, you can enjoy a unique and relaxing spa experience and a healthy lunch at the organic Café Evergreen. |
NEW in 2010!This year area restaurants are offering specials during the month of September too! |
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 Mattison's Forty One Mattison's City Grille |
Mattison's
Buy one entree get any entree free (the lesser priced entree is free). No cash value. Expires September 30, 2010. Valid at Mattison's Forty-One and Mattison's City Grille only. Not valid with any other discounts, promotions, or special menus. |
