Manatee Observation and Education Center

This museum houses the greatest paintings of A. E. "Beanie" Backus and the Florida Highwaymen.

The former site of city hall was built in 1925 and was used for almost 60 years before the local government's relocation. It was restored in 1995 and added to the National Register in 2001.

This Mediterranean Revival style theater has hosted many big names, such as Ringo Starr and Pat Benatar. Tickets can be bought at the box office if one plans to take in a show, be it comedy, jazz, or rock.

At one time, the largest commercial building in the city, and was a big part of the redevelopment and renovation of the city and its downtown.

An unusual mixture of Neo-classical and Georgian architecture.

Visitors can explore six different Florida marine habitats and learn about the complexity and importance of marine ecosystems. The largest aquarium is a model of a Caribbean coral reef. Other displays include living models of seagrass, mangrove, estuarine and nearshore habitats, as well as a deepwater Oculina coral reef. There are several smaller aquarium displays and a touch tank for you to meet local sea creatures. Feeding Frenzy tours daily at 10:30AM and Snack Time tours daily at 2:30PM. Behind-the-Scenes tour Saturday at 2PM.