Easy walk though gardens, historic houses, information is fascinating. Boat ride available Tues, Thurs, and Fridays. Guided tour available during the week. Free Tram available even on w\e to assist in getting around site.
View of "Cock's Footbridge" @ Historic Spanish Point. My 1st visit & we have lived in Sarasota for 19 yrs. Positively beautiful! We WILL "bee" back! Check out the honey in the gift shop too! Simply DELICIOUS! Did I say: "dog friendly" too? Positive Vibes in EVERY way!
One of our favorite places to visit every time we are in Florida. We are New Englanders by choice because of all the history we are imersesed in here. This place offers us an interesting experience with a lovely afternoon walk.
Amazing. Beautiful scenery. You will learn a lot about our Florida history and our early Indians.
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Excellent place to visit. Educational and fun. Docents were very knowledgeable. Bring family and friends for an enjoyable day.
Love this place. My 7 year old stayed right by our tour guide lady the whole time and listened so close. This is a great place to go tour.
Where else in the US can one find 5000 years of history in its original site on a lovely bay with a sea breeze, operated by a private conservation growth dedicated to saving both history and nature? Where else did a model -T owner use an ancient shell midden to dig a garage, later studied and preserved so we can see the layers inside the shell mound instead of on shelves in the museum? Where else did the preservationists of Mt Vernon and Williamsburg restore the first newspaper advertised B and B resort in Florida? At Spanish Point, named for the Cuban fishing trader that chemist and apothecary John Webb encountered in Key West in search of a homestead in warmer climes.
A. Shaffer Photography - Beautiful place for a wedding!
Nice tour nice restoration project and great narration.
Interesting history for our area. Lots to see and enjoy.
Fun visit and just love the history. A must see for everyone visiting the area!!
Very cool walk in Calusa Mound. Nice information on the mounds. Lots of historical information from prehistoric times to the present.
Best hidden gem in Sarasota for nature and history lovers.
Tour guides are very knowledgeable. Great place for kids and families
Took my daughter to the fairy festival. Had a great day.
Great place to visit, historical, several buildings, restored chapel, trails. Guides.
Beautiful property hiding in Osprey, surrounded by little Sarasota bay. Dog friendly, and full of history.
Just a fascinating and beautiful site. Going back this week for the guided tour.
Wonderful park like setting with easy walking trails. Interesting vegation and exhibits.
Very interesting place. Thirty acres of history from the native Americans of several thousand years ago to the early 20th century. Nice self guided hike with several buildings from early in the 20th century, including parts of the Palmer estate and gardens. The whole point was pretty much created by native Americans discarding shells, bones and pottery to build it up to as much as 18 feet deep!
Great place to visit with kids if you're interested in nature and history.
Interesting place to spend a couple hours wandering around. Boat ride wasn't operating when we visited which was disappointing.
Have been there numerous times and it has always been an outstanding place. Recommend going if you love history
Great facility. Go early, when the sun is coming up and check out the views on the intracoastal. Professional, friendly staff.
We only got around to seeing half of it. We went for me but the kids loves it so much it was hard to get them to the next point
Its doesn't get the beach love, but it is a place to love!
Great scenery, and history. Cheap from $15 to adults, $12 for Seniors, $5 for kids.
It didn't take me long to realize that I wouldn't have enjoyed this experience nearly as much had I not taken the golf-cart-guided tour. I can see how someone coming here and walking on their own would get confused and not absorb much of the history this site has to offer. Our guide gave us a very organized and in-depth explanation of the history, as well as each stop's significance on our ride/tour. I didn't expect much, but was pleasantly surprised at the richness of the history, including ancient occupants.
Wonderful history of FL, with lovely walking paths and restored buildings. Gardens, views, and education in one spot!
I am in LOVE with the smallness of this petite little library....I have options to go to Gulf Gate or Venice, as I live right in between, but even though this one is "less of everything" than the other bigger more updated ones....I PREFER taking myself and my two kids there.....so much nicer....in so many ways!1 Thank you for keeping this one open!!!
A lot of history on that plot of land. Takes you back in history.
What a wonderful step back into history. Put this on your bucket list you will not be disappointed. Beautiful place.
A beautiful place to sit and watch the sunset or just take your dog for a walk
Love history? This is for you. You will feel like you are actually stepping back in time. Something many of us truly appreciate. Dress appropriately for the weather. I suggest carrying an umbrella. When you stop at the main house for tickets, be sure to get a map. There are a variety of paths and it's easy to take the wrong turn. I love wandering through this tropical paradise at my own pace. Go to their website for details before you go to Spanish Point. Details on the houses, life during that era, the orange packing/shipping building, etc are fascinating. Check it out. Allow about two or more hours.
Lovely! A huge favorite. All excellent volunteers too.
Great place for a nice walk. You can also learn about the history of Florida.
Nicely groomed trails as you walk through gardens, along side the water for pleasant views and water breezes. An interesting trip for those who enjoy historical sites.
We didn't take a guided tour and several of the houses were not opened for viewing. Also be aware there is a decent amount of walking involved and the heat and humidity can get to be oppressive in the summer months. Bring water and breathable outdoor clothing.
Joy the historical fact of the place it was so impressive. Thoroughly enjoyed
Painstakingly restored former property of the Palmer family, includes cottages and gardens and tells the history of early Florida and Sarasota county. Well worth a visit.
Southern Florida beauty at its best. Great for weddings.
Great florida park. Easy walking, interesting story and lots of neat plants. Even has an archaeological dig
Very good .. the place is beautiful .. and very well looked after .. the very helpful and knowledgeable reception staff and guide .. we can see that the story of Ms. Bertha Palmer shows us that the woman in 1891 had a lot more power than today's women .. were strong, resolute, broke all barriers with respect, effort, intelligence and dedication .. shows that the American people have never played in service .. and get everything they want.
This is a hidden gem. Fascinating history and a great way to spend a couple hours.
If your wondering about Spanish Point and is it worth it to go..GO!! We had a wonderful time and our tour guide Gail was great. There is walking involved, so wear comfortable walking shoes and bring some water. The tour is very informative, the grounds are beautiful and just the history of the place will amaze you. It really is a hidden gem in Florida. Who knew? I have resided in Florida and even lived in Osprey for over 25 years and did not realize the history of the area right down the street! So go on the tour it is well worth a day of fun, exercise, and knowledge. Thank you again to Gail...You made our day...Cat Murchio
Beautiful natural place
Lots of open space. Interesting historical site.
Birth place of Sarasota. Very well maintained artifacts of early life, nice tram tour and we'll preserved historic buildings.
Awesome. Great to walk around and really know about the history of the area.
One of the nicest things to do when you're in the area. Go the Evie's on the dock afterward for food!!
Great place if you love nature, walking, or history. Highly recommend it!
Lovely place, walking trail well kept and sign posted.
Must give special thanks to Bruce, who went out of his way to accommodate our group, one of whom could not begin to walk the grounds. Being from out of state and the USA, we did not know of the necessity of tram reservations, and without Bruce would not have been able to enjoy so the experience. He was knowledgeable about the history, and very kind, so thank you again, Bruce
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Beautiful place with great staff. Well kept and preserved, and lots of history there to see, among other things. UPDATE: I NO LONGER SUPPORT THIS ORGANIZATION. THEY TOOK OVER HISTORIC SPANISH POINT AND WONT ALLOW DOGS NOW!
Great old Florida home and estate,go when it cool out
The grounds and historic structures are quite impressive. The tour guide was very good. We really enjoyed the visit.
Wonderful outdoor setting. Few docents so most people will have a self guided walking tour using map handout. Not especially wheelchair friendly because several exhibits are only accessible via crushed shell paths. Amazing history going all the way back to 3000 BC
Nice place got my new great grandson a Christmas ornament he was born Christmas morning
There are several buildings that are restored along with gardens. This place has items from several eras of Florida history.
Wonderful, hidden gem of local history. So well-maintained and informative. Lucky to have such a knowledgeble guide when we were there. Will go again.
Enjoyed our guided tour via 7 seat golf cart. Costs about $5 extra and was worth it to get a lot more info about the area than just reading signs.
Most, if not all of the buildings have been remodeled based on historic records instead of 1960s era color schemes etc.
The tour takes about 2 hours, but is a good way to spend a "free day" while visiting the area. Little kids wouldn't like the tour or teens for that matter, but they might enjoy the camps they offer since they are hands on.
The golf cart ("tram") should have a way to carry a wheelchair so it doesn't need to be shoved between the seats and knees of people not using it when the tram is full. That was the only issue we had.
Took Mom here when she came to visit. Enjoy it all the time.
Awesome historic experience. Its about a 2 hour walk beginning to the end. They have tours available as well.
I have lived here for 3 years and finally had the chance to visit. I took my granddaughters here for The Fairy and Gnome Festival and wow, did they do a fantastic job of turning the point into a special fairyland, but I am definitely returning to explore all this historic site has to offer. The flora, fauna, and bay views were spectacular in and of themselves. They also have trams that traverse the grounds if you get tired of walking. You don't have to be interested in the archeological significance of the site to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds you once you enter the grounds.
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