10 days in Tampa & Sarasota Itinerary

Tampa ranks among the country's most livable cities, attracting newcomers with its growing economy and status as a major port on the Gulf of Mexico.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Henry B. Plant Museum and Duncan McClellan Gallery. Get outdoors at Three Sisters Springs and Fred Howard Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Tampa: Seaside Seabird Sanctuary (in Indian Shores), St. Petersburg (Museum of Fine Arts & Scuba & Snorkeling) and Redington Shores Beach Access (in Redington Shores). There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Sunset Beach, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, admire the masterpieces at James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

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If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Tampa International Airport, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Mac Dill Air Force Base and Lakeland Linder International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in March, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can go by car to Sarasota.

Sarasota is a city in Sarasota County on the southwestern coast of the U.S. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Wed): take a leisurely stroll along Bradenton Beach City Pier, then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then browse the eclectic array of goods at Beach Market at Coquina Beach, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Coquina Baywalk. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu): indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then admire the majestic nature at Ted Sperling Park, then enjoy the sand and surf at Siesta Key Beach, and finally identify plant and animal life at Red Bug Slough Preserve.

To see other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Sarasota day trip planning app.

You can drive from Tampa to Sarasota in an hour. Other options are to do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Fri) to allow enough time to drive back home.