The Meadows Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Photo by Bill Dillard

Popular places to visit

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Lido Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Lido Beach, a popular beach in Sarasota. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Lido Beach
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St. Armands Circle

Consider this area as a circular outdoor mall. Like any mall, you can shop, dine, browse or just people-watch. Unlike most malls, this one never closes to walkers.

St. Armands Circle
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Mall at University Town Center

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mall at University Town Center during your trip to Sarasota. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

Mall at University Town Center
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

See hungry sharks and delicate seahorses at this research aquarium that specializes in the sea life that flourishes on Florida’s central west coastline.

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Chatter with a parrot, watch lemurs swing by, meet a flock of flamingos and explore a tropical oasis in this extensive botanical park.

Sarasota Jungle Gardens
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John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

Activities

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Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour

AU$76
Per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour
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Taste of Winter Park (Greater Orlando area)

AU$174
Per adult
Taste of Winter Park (Greater Orlando area)
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Sarasota Kayak and Food Tour

AU$249
Per adult
Sarasota Kayak and Food Tour
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Inshore Fishing by Charter in Sarasota

AU$831
Per adult
Inshore Fishing by Charter in Sarasota
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4 Hour Private Boat Tour in Sarasota Bay

AU$1,322
Per adult
4 Hour Private Boat Tour in Sarasota Bay
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90-Minute Christmas Carol Trolley in Sarasota

AU$103
Per adult
90-Minute Christmas Carol Trolley in Sarasota
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Our pick of the best The Meadows Hotel Deals

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Kompose Boutique Hotel
3 out of 5
965 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL
The price is AU$177 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$177
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,418 reviews)
Sarasota trip
"This is my third or fourth time staying at this hotel. I enjoy the service and hospitality. The only thing that might be looked down on is that there is not much water pressure in the showers. So showers do take some time when you are getting ready. Otherwise the pool is never packed and the breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
4 out of 5
1000 Blvd Of The Arts, Sarasota, FL
The price is AU$270 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$270
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Wonderful hotel
"I enjoyed my stay at this hotel from the staff to the amenities, the pool, restaurant and the comfortable room. My only issue was the elevators. They were extremely slow and very small considering most people had luggage with them. Everything else was wonderful!"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Hyatt Regency Sarasota
The Westin Sarasota
The Westin Sarasota
4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive, Sarasota, FL
The price is AU$355 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
AU$355
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything is great"

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

The Westin Sarasota
Perfectly Located Home with Pool and Spa
Perfectly Located Home with Pool and Spa
Bradenton Beach
Stay at this vacation home in Bradenton Beach. Enjoy private pools, a water park, and patios. Popular attractions Coquina Beach and Anna Maria Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Enjoyed our stay
"The house is great, with the ease of having a pool and the beach being only 2 blocks away. This was our first time visiting Anna Maria. We have been finding other options the last couple years since we used to go to Captiva and that was destroyed in the hurricane almost 2 years ago. The island is ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

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Perfectly Located Home with Pool and Spa
Carlisle Inn
Carlisle Inn
3.5 out of 5
3727 Bahia Vista, Sarasota, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$231 per night from 30 May to 31 May
AU$231
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,461 reviews)
Gem of a hotel.
"From the moment we entered the hotel, we knew we had made a great choice. The reception staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more accommodating. The room was spacious and it had all the comforts we were looking for. A large walk in closet, a mini fridge, 2 sinks. The towels and bedding were sparkling ..."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Carlisle Inn
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
3 out of 5
6600 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL
The price is AU$224 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
AU$224
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"No dresser drawers to put clothes away"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
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Other neighbourhoods around The Meadows

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Fruitville

Restaurants, beaches and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Fruitville. Make a stop by Nathan Benderson Park while you're exploring.

Fruitville
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North Sarasota

While North Sarasota isn't home to many top sights, Ed Smith Stadium and Sarasota Jungle Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

North Sarasota
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Sarasota Springs

The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Sarasota Springs. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Ed Smith Stadium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are a few top sights nearby.

Sarasota Springs
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Newtown

While visiting Newtown, you might make a stop by sights like Robert L. Taylor Community Complex and Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy.

Newtown
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Southgate

While there might not be top attractions in Southgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Siesta Key Beach and Lido Beach.

Southgate
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Arlington Park

Though Arlington Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Marina Jack.

Arlington Park

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