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Indoor Escapes: Where to Chill Out in Sarasota and Bradenton
The Florida Gulf Coast is one of America's premier destinations for sunshine and sandy beaches. But everybody needs to retreat from the hot Florida weather sometimes.
When you're ready to retreat from the sun, you'll find plenty of entertaining indoor options in Sarasota and Bradenton. From malls and arcades to museums and aquariums, these are our real estate agents' favorite indoor attractions in the Sarasota area.
- Livingston's Amusements - 5947 Clark Center Ave, Sarasota, FL 34238
Spanning an incredible 50,000 square feet, Livingston's Amusements is Sarasota's premier indoor family fun park and arcade. Located conveniently to many of these Sarasota homes for sale, the place is packed with individual and multi-player arcade games, plus Go-Karts, bumper cars, and a billiard room with 18 pool tables. Livingston's Amusements also features a full bar and grill. - The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature - 201 10th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
History and science buffs of all ages will enjoy the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, a natural history museum dedicated to Florida's Gulf Coast. Exhibits and programs illuminate the region's history from prehistoric times right up to the present day. Not far from these Bradenton homes for sale, the museum includes a planetarium and a manatee rehabilitation habitat. - The Mall at University Town Center - 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
Sometimes, a little retail therapy is just what you need on a hot Florida day, and the welcoming air-conditioned spaces of the Mall at University Town Center provide the answer. Anchored by retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, and Apple, the mall offers world-class shopping and dining, with eateries including Capital Grille and Brio Tuscan Grille. - Altitude Trampoline Park - 201 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207
A perfect destination for family-friendly fun, Altitude Trampoline Park offers a vast, state-of-the-art indoor recreation facility that will keep kids of all ages active and entertained. In addition to the main court with its wall-to-wall trampolines, the park has spaces dedicated to dodgeball, basketball, and more. Passes are available for all occasions, from a 90-minute visit to a full monthly membership. - CMX CinéBistro Siesta Key - 3501 S Tamiami Trl Suite 1100, Sarasota, FL 34239
What better way to spend a rainy day or enjoy some time out of the sun than seeing a movie on the big screen? Sarasota's CMX CinéBistro Siesta Key offers an elevated, upscale take on the classic movie theater experience, complete with luxurious recliner seating, in-theater dining, and a full bar. Food offerings go way beyond typical movie fare, including entrees like pan-seared salmon and steak frites. - Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236
A working marine research facility as well as a public aquarium, Mote Marine Laboratory is a fascinating place that offers a unique insight into Florida's underwater world. A wide variety of indoor and outdoor attractions are available, ranging from a hall of aquarium exhibits to guided eco-boat tours. There is also an onsite restaurant and a wide range of hands-on kids' activities. - Intense Escape - 5708 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209
One of the premier escape rooms in the Sarasota and Bradenton area, Intense Escape provides a thrilling, pulse-pounding experience. Various themed escape rooms offer unique experiences, including jungle and haunted house themes. Many options are family-friendly, while others are more intense and better suited to adults, so there's something here for everyone.
Contact us today to learn more about life on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Your dream home awaits, and our real estate agents are here to help you find it in Sarasota and Manatee County.