Spend the Day Out Without Spending Any Money!

Did you know that you can have a lot of money without spending a dime? There are a lot of great things to do for free in Bradenton and the surrounding areas. So get your group together and set your sites on an adventure that doesn’t break the bank!

Visit the Florida Maritime Museum

The Florida Maritime Museum offers free admission allowing visitors to explore the history of Florida’s Maritime heritage through many exhibits and artwork.

Day Out at Florida Maritime Museum Cortex

Visit The Kissing Statue in Sarasota

Celebrate the end of World War II by visiting the “Unconditional Surrender” sculpture in Sarasota, Florida.

Check Out Berry Duane Oakley’s Super Sunday Service

Hoosier Bar in Osprey brings you all-star shows on Sundays at 4:20 pm. Hosted by the son of founding Allman Brothers Band Bassist Berry Oakley, special guests get together and play a variety of instruments each week.

Discover something new at the Village of the Arts

Village of the Arts is a truly unique area in Bradenton that brings together all kinds of area artists. You can spend the day just browsing the different kinds of artwork, or if you want to spend a little money you can even take some great art home with you!

Village of the Arts Bradenton

Try to catch a big one at Venice Fishing Pier

Venice Fishing Pier is a great place to try and catch a big one. There is no fee to access and fish at the pier and no fishing license required. So, grab your fishing pole and spend a relaxing day fishing off the Venice Fishing Pier!

Venice Fishing Pier

Unearth sharks’ teeth on Caspersen Beach

Caspersen Beach truly takes a bite out of the competition of other local beach due to the great souvenirs people are very easily able to find when walking the shoreline! Sharks Teeth line the shore along with seashells allowing you to walk home with a great souvenir.

Caspersen Beach Sarasota Florida

Spend a Monday at The Ringling

While the Ringling usually has an admission price; every Monday the Museum of Art, including special exhibition galleries are free to the public. Regular admission pricing applies if you wish to visit the Circus Museum or Ca’d’Zan. The Ringling was once the home to Circus impresario John Ringling and his wife Mable. Now the gorgeous estate houses a Circus and fine arts museum.

The Ringling Sarasota

Don’t let your budget keep you couped up when there are so many great places to visit that won’t cost you a thing! Spend the day finding amazing things around you that don’t cost anything to enjoy!

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