14 days in Sarasota Itinerary

Sarasota is a city in Sarasota County on the southwestern coast of the U.S. Head to Duncan McClellan Gallery and The Curiosity Shopfor some retail therapy. You'll explore and learn at Edison & Ford Winter Estates and Murals of Lake Placid. Get out of town with these interesting Sarasota side-trips: St. Pete Beach (Saint Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille), St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg Clay Company, Chihuly Collection, & more) and Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center (in Apollo Beach). Spend the 10th (Thu) exploring nature at De Soto National Memorial. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Siesta Beach, tour the water at your own pace with Little Toot Dolphin Adventures, admire the striking features of Solomon's Castle, and examine the collection at The Ringling.

To see reviews, maps, photos, and more tourist information, use the Sarasota online journey planner .

Expect a daytime high around 72°F in January, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.