Leffis Key PreserveNeal PreserveJohn and Mable Ringling Museum of ArtPalma Sola Botanical ParkMote Marine Laboratory & AquariumAnna Maria Island
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Longboat Key

Longboat Key is a town in Manatee district, Florida, United States of about 7,266 people. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit: 38 forts & heritage, 38 beaches & coast and 18 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Leffis Key Preserve, Neal Preserve and John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

27.4125° N, 82.6590° WPop. 7,266

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Within 30 km122 places
Within 50 km193
Must-see107
Notable151
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Leffis Key Preserve

Park · 7 km

Must-see

Neal Preserve

Nature spot · 12 km

John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, museum near Longboat Key
Must-see

John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

Museum · 13 km · Sarasota

Places near Longboat Key by type

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One day from Longboat Key

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:17 pm

61 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Longboat Key
  2. Leffis Key Preservepark · 45 min
  3. Neal Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Palma Sola Botanical Parkpark · 45 min
  5. John and Mable Ringling Museum of Artmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquariumnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Longboat Key
Today’s loopLongboat KeyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Longboat Key?

Leffis Key Preserve (park, about 7 km), Neal Preserve (nature spot, about 12 km), John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (museum, about 13 km), Palma Sola Botanical Park (park, about 14 km), Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (nature spot, about 15 km), De Soto National Memorial (monument, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Longboat Key?

193 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 38 beaches & coast, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 27 museums, 28 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest fort to Longboat Key?

SS Regina, about 9 km by road; Charles Ringling (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Longboat Key?

Millar Bay, about 2 km by road; Palma Sola Bay (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Longboat Key?

Start in Longboat Key, visit Leffis Key Preserve, then Neal Preserve, then Palma Sola Botanical Park, then John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, then Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.