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Guide Location: USA » Sarasota
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 5
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 3.0 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 5
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 3.0 km
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Author: brian
Known for its famous arts community and historical sites and museums, Sarasota is a delight for any traveler. The wonderful flora and the refreshing breeze of the ocean will make your trip even more interesting and relaxing. You can visit a wide range of museums, most notable the John & Mable Ringling Museum, that will satisfy your desire for knowledge. Take the following tour to discover the most famous Sarasota museums.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Cà d’Zan Mansion
Cà d’Zan Mansion is an American Dream. It is built in the Venetian Gothic style and has 56 amazing rooms full of art and authentic furnishing. You should take a tour of the mansion and the surrounding gardens and enjoy the nice breeze of the ocean. A truly magnificent place.
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2) Sarasota Classic Car Museum
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.
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3) John & Mable Ringling Museum
Founded in 1927, John & Mable Ringling Museum is the Florida State museum. It houses the Cà d’Zan mansion, Art Museum, Circus Museum and Ringling's mansion and you can browse through the collection of more than 10,000 items of art and circus memorabilia and wander in the wonderful gardens surrounding the museum. This Sarasota museum is a must-see for any tourist.
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4) Corrigan House
Corrigan House is a historic place in Sarasota. It was built in 1926 in a strict Mission Revival style with a hollow clay exterior. The house is also called Nagirroc. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.
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5) Earle House
The Earle House is a historic home located in Sarasota. It was designed by Alfred C. Clas and features two floors in the Classical Revival style. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
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