Anna Maria Island
Attractions
Anna Maria Island offers a wide array or activities and attractions to make your vacation stay even more fun. We’ve put together a guide to some attractions in the area to help you make the most of your time on the island.
Island Community Center
Island Community Center
The Center offers numerous cultural, recreational, and educational programs for all ages, including socials, lectures and workshops. When it comes to athletics, the Center has many options. Workout on your own in the fitness center or take advantage of the personal trainers or youth fitness classes that are available. Use one of the 3 tennis courts to play with your family or take lessons from the Center pro. The pickleball courts are popular with the locals and lessons are also available. The Center has a number of options for passes to accommodate your needs.
For those who are looking for other entertainment, the Center offers everything from book clubs to dance classes. Learn a wide range of topics from photography to CPR to Mah Jongg. The Center also plays host for various events such as concerts, murder mystery dinner shows and bingo. Whether you want to be active or just enjoy the company of others, the Center of Anna Maria Island is one attraction you will want to check out.
Nature & Culture
Nature & Culture
Beauty Abounds in the Anna Maria Island Area
Bean Point Beach. Anna Maria City Pier. Kayak through mangroves. Check skydiving off your bucket list. The list goes on and on. If you want to feel the sun on your face, sand on your toes or enjoy the salt water, there is an outdoor attraction or activity for you. You can hike the footpaths and boardwalks of Leffis Key Preserve or paddle through the mangroves looking for wildlife and birds. The nearby Marie Selby Gardens have one of the largest collections of air plants in the world. The boating options are plentiful, whether you want to be on the water looking for dolphins or hoping to hook the next big catch, our local experts can help you find the option that best suits your needs.
The area is also home to many cultural attractions. The Ringling Museum of Art, located nearby, is the State Art Museum. It is home to 21 galleries of European paintings as well as Cypriot antiquities and Asian, American, and contemporary art. It also houses a world-renowned collection of Peter Paul Rubens paintings. Across the bay is the Salvador Dali Museum, displaying more Dali masterpieces than any other museum outside of Spain. Or if you love music, The Florida Orchestra performs at locations around the region.