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Anna Maria Island Rainy Day Activities

You’ve planned your perfect vacation in paradise on Anna Maria Island. You’ve got your itinerary filled with lounging on the beach, warm swims in the Gulf, bike rides, shoreline strolls, fishing, and sunset admiring. Everything is perfectly planned out. And then… weather hits. You see a rainy day on the forecast and undoubtedly worry about your trip plans being ruined.

We’ll ease your mind with a couple of things: One, rain storms *typically* don’t last too long here in the AMI area. Two, the sunsets are always better after a stormy day. Three, there’s still so much to do in the Sarasota-Bradenton area even on a rainy day. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite rainy day activities here locally on our slice of the Sunshine State!

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Visit Bradenton’s Village of the Arts

The Village of the Arts, a colorful, fun, and eclectic neighborhood not far from Downtown Bradenton and Lecom Park. The unique cottages and bungalows themselves are cute enough to make a drive to see but the offerings inside many of them are just as exciting. In the Village of the Arts you can find everything from award-winning restaurants to specialty shops, studios, healing arts, bakeries and some of Bradenton’s best art galleries.

Go Shopping

A rainy day is the perfect time to scour for souvenirs for your loved ones, send postcards to family, or treat yourself to a little retail therapy. Whether you’re looking to window shop some locally curated boutiques or wanting to make a day of it at the massive and award-winning University Town Center… You can shop til’ you drop in whatever fashion you like!

Check Out Florida Maritime Museum

Right nearby in Florida’s oldest fishing village of Cortez, is the Florida Maritime Museum. While the Florida Maritime Museum sits on four acres of stunning Florida greens, the bulk of the museum’s peculiar maritime artifacts are indoors. Head inside to see historic photographs, antique tools, boat models, and more.

Have a Spa Day

Self-care is important. Whether you’re aching for a massage, feeling a facial, or wanting to freshen up your look – AMI has some great options for day spas and salons of all kinds!No better way to forget a change in plans than pampering yourself with some spa services!

Go Bar Hopping

There are so many fantastic options to sip a drink, do some dancing, befriend some locals, or catch live music. In fact, you can find all of that and more at these nightlife spots on Anna Maria or very close by! Even better? No driving! The free trolley runs from 6am-11pm every day, but if you’re out past that there is always the Monkey Bus or Uber/Lyft rides are available as well! 

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See Sarasota Museums

Sarasota, Florida is known for its emphasis on the arts. You could certainly spend multiple days just checking out the museums within 20-30 minutes of Anna Maria Island. There are so many things to do in Sarasota whether you’re heading out to visit a well-renowned museum or catch some live entertainment! 

As always, you can chat with our experienced team of locals for their favorite rainy day plans! When in doubt? You really can’t go wrong with supporting our local eateries, artists, and creatives in the Bradenton area. There’s always a Sunshine State of Mind here on AMI.

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Relax at Anna Maria Island’s Best Spas

It’s been a long day (week, month, year, etc) and you just need to relax. Of course, coming to the crystal clear waters and powdery-sand beaches of Anna Maria Island is the perfect vacation to kick back and unwind. But, to really take the zen to another level we highly recommend a visit to a spa. Whether you’re aching for a massage, feeling a facial, or wanting to freshen up your look – AMI has some great options for day spas and salons of all kinds! So, book that appointment and get ready to chill out in paradise — you deserve it!

Aluna Wellness Center

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2219 Gulf Dr N, Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island
941-778-8400
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Aluna Wellness Center and Spa in Bradenton Beach is an eco-friendly holistic center offering massage, organic skincare, acupuncture, and wellness treatments. The center boasts four treatment rooms, a relaxation and meditation room and a lovely zen garden located directly across from the beach. Aluna Wellness brings together authentic ancient healing traditions from around the world with contemporary therapies to nurture your whole being. They offer a wide variety of holistic therapies including: acupuncture, massage, cold laser therapy, herbal consultations, beach yoga, pain relief programs, body scrubs and organic facials. 

Sea-renity Beach Spa & Bou-tiki

112 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island
941-779-6836
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Experience authentic Island-Style Relaxation & Stress Relief indoors + out on the beach, with the island’s first & only massage in their private tiki hut right on the beach. Indoor massage therapy with excellent facials and painless waxing services, too. And check out the Bou-tiki, with Gulf-inspired gifts, local art, handcrafted soaps, candles and jewelry.

Island Therapeutics

5500 Marina Dr. Suite 6, Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island
941-216-8884
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Centrally located on AMI, Island Therapeutics is a unique massage center that uses a multi-disciplinary approach to massage therapy. The practitioners at Island Therapeutics are committed to providing each client with supportive, professional, client specific treatments that ensure you get the most of your service. 

Body & Sol Spa and Wellness

9805 Gulf Drive 2nd Floor, Anna Maria, Anna Maria Island
941-650-5441
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Their day spa is located in the historic IGA building in Anna Maria. With 4,000 sq ft, they are the largest natural full service spa on the island of Anna Maria. Their mission is to ensure each client receives the highest level of service that they can offer. Massage, Bridal Hair and makeup, Waxing, Natural Pedicures and Manicures, Hair Styling for Men and Women, Facials, and Yoga Classes.

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Acqua Aveda

5311 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island
941-778-5400
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Acqua Aveda Salon and Spa Winners of the People’s Choice Awards year after year for Best Day Spa and Best Hair Salon. Located in Holmes Beach, Florida, the 2,600-square-foot salon and spa is the perfect place to experience island renewal. From wedding day to work day and everyday in between let the experienced team at Acqua create services to bring you and the world back into balance.

No matter what spas or services you choose, we hope your time on Anna Maria Island brings you peace and serenity. Give us a call and we’re happy to help plan your next island trip and get you set up at a slice of beachfront paradise! (800) 237-2252

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