You might find your day interrupted by a sudden shower. But that doesn’t mean that you must stop having fun! Rainy days come and go in Southwest Florida. Some days it could rain all day, most of the time, rain occurs in the afternoon and will come and go quickly. On those rainy days there are some fun Anna Maria Island activities and places to explore in our area.
On the island there are many unique shops on Historical Bridge Street and Pine Avenue.
On the Island
- Artist Guild Gallery
- Island Gallery West
- Studio at Gulf & Pine
- Island Players Community Theater
- Anna Maria Historical Museum
- Island Branch Library
Treat yourself
- Body & Sol
- Spa Northwest
- Paradise Therapy Massage
- Elements Massage
- Sirius Day Spa Salon
Great shopping opportunities in the area
- University Town Center
- Red Barn Flea Market
- St. Armand’s Circle
- Ellenton Prime Factory Outlets
Nearby Attractions
- Mote Marine Aquarium
- Defy
- Maritime Museum
- South Florida Museum of Science
- Altitude Trampoline Park
- Jumpin Fun Inflate Park
- John Marble Ringling Museum of Art
- AMF Bradenton Lanes*
- Regal Oakmont (Movie Theater)
- AMC Bradenton 20 (Movie theater)
- Livingston’s Amusements
- Arts A Blaze Studio
- The Cookie Cottage
- Motorworks (Brewery)
- Painting with a Twist
Anna Maria Island is one of Florida’s most scenic vacation spots, popular among all tourists. People get drawn explicitly to this location due to its Old Florida style, serene white sand beaches and clear water. Situated in Manatee County on the Gulf of Mexico, near Bradenton and Sarasota, the island offers a lot to visitors of a heterogeneous group. Most seasoned travelers know which places to visit and what to do on vacation here. However, if you are coming to the island for the first time, you may need help navigating all the things to do.
Here is an extensive list of the best tours near Anna Maria Island that can help you explore its entirety, understand its history and experience its culture. (more…)