Sarasota Classic Car Museum was founded in 1953. It is America's third oldest automobile museum. This unique museum features a wide collection of antique cars and recounts 100 years of automotive history. You can see over 100 cars, such as John Lennon's Mercedes Roadster or Paul McCartney's Mini Cooper. The museum also features photo displays, a gift shop and early arcade games.

Sarasota Jungle Gardens is a ten acre tropical garden opened in 1936. It is one of the oldest continuously operating attractions in the State of Florida. The garden features tropical vegetation, winding jungle trails and entertaining, educational bird and reptile shows. Here, one can see a wide range of rare and endangered species of animals and birds.

The Players Theater is Sarasota's first performing arts organization and the second oldest community theater in the state of Florida. It was opened in 1930. This theater is famous for quality production and for creating programming that entertains, educates and enlightens.

Being one of Sarasota's landmarks, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall hosts more than 200 events that range from classical and rock music to Broadway musicals and modern dance. Its wonderful pink and purple building is famous for its architecture. With its cosy interiors and fantastic acoustics, the Hall is a wonderful place to relax after a nice dinner.

Florida West Coast Symphony was officially opened in 1949. It is the oldest orchestra in Florida. The West Coast Symphony offers something for everyone, performing over 100 classical, pop and family concerts every year.

The Gulfcoast Wonder & Imagination Zone was opened in 1990. Its main aim is to make technology understandable and science relevant. This innovative science center features exhibits that cover a wide range of subjects designed to entertain you and your child. The large number of exhibits have themes ranging from music and mathematics to physics and chemistry.

Sarasota Opera House was opened in 1960 and features an extravagant 1000-seat venue with a Mediterranean Revival style architecture. The building has recently undergone a $20 million restoration and is ready to welcome the public. It stages world-famous plays that will delight any spectator.

Opened in 1971, the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre is a nice mix of great dining experience and mesmerizing theatre performance. Having 281 seats and a horseshoe shape, this place has produced over 300 musicals and plays. Having received many awards for excellence, it's a sure bet you'll enjoy your time here at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre.