Guidebook for Palmetto
Sightseeing
This small park is FREE but is packed with the history of the area. They have gathered several historical buildings all in a village like setting to show how the founders lived.
23 locals recommend
Manatee Village Historical Park
1404 Manatee Ave EThis small park is FREE but is packed with the history of the area. They have gathered several historical buildings all in a village like setting to show how the founders lived.
There are several things to do here there is a Art Museum as well as a Museum of the Ringling Circus. This is located on the his Estate grounds that offer a beautiful view of Sarasota Bay. Tours of his house are available as well.
305 locals recommend
Ringling Museum station
There are several things to do here there is a Art Museum as well as a Museum of the Ringling Circus. This is located on the his Estate grounds that offer a beautiful view of Sarasota Bay. Tours of his house are available as well.
Arts & Culture
This museum has it all from the oldest living Manatee in captivity to a world class Planetarium. Lots of exhibits show life of the past. They also have special limited exhibits on display.
131 locals recommend
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St WThis museum has it all from the oldest living Manatee in captivity to a world class Planetarium. Lots of exhibits show life of the past. They also have special limited exhibits on display.
Shopping
If you need a souvenir this is the place to find it for a lot less. Nice shell shop many T Shirt shops and much much more.
46 locals recommend
Red Barn Flea Market
1707 1st StIf you need a souvenir this is the place to find it for a lot less. Nice shell shop many T Shirt shops and much much more.
Everything Else
Local brewed Beers and an out door deck under a HUGH live oak. You can enjoy Corn Hole, Putting Green, Botchy Ball, Horse Shoes or just listen to live music.
80 locals recommend
Motorworks Brewing
1014 9th St WLocal brewed Beers and an out door deck under a HUGH live oak. You can enjoy Corn Hole, Putting Green, Botchy Ball, Horse Shoes or just listen to live music.
Walmart Supercenter
508 10th St ELess than a mile away you can get about anything here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Many Pubs and restaurants all with in walking distance from each other.
7 locals recommend
Old Main Street
Old Main StreetMany Pubs and restaurants all with in walking distance from each other.
Parks & Nature
This area has Hiking and Biking trails as well as small secluded Beach area that over look the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. there are trails for your Kayaks through the Mangroves Towers are available to climb up and get great views of the area and Bird watch there are several Eagles that nest here.
66 locals recommend
Emerson Point Preserve
5801 17th St WThis area has Hiking and Biking trails as well as small secluded Beach area that over look the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. there are trails for your Kayaks through the Mangroves Towers are available to climb up and get great views of the area and Bird watch there are several Eagles that nest here.
Much like Emerson Preserve has a lot of the same beauty but you can Bike to Anna Maria Island from here.
193 locals recommend
Robinson Preserve
1704 99th St NWMuch like Emerson Preserve has a lot of the same beauty but you can Bike to Anna Maria Island from here.
This small park has it all....nice Beach on the Manatee River, hiking trails, and a historical look of explorer De Soto and a interesting 20 minute video of his trip through out the lower US.
105 locals recommend
DeSoto National Memorial Park
8300 Desoto Memorial HwyThis small park has it all....nice Beach on the Manatee River, hiking trails, and a historical look of explorer De Soto and a interesting 20 minute video of his trip through out the lower US.