One of the perks of living in a tourist destination is that you never run out of fun stuff to do. Want to spend all day looking at Renaissance paintings? You can do that. Want to rent a boat and go deep sea fishing? Ditto. Want to indulge at one of our many fine restaurants? Yeah, we’ve got those, as well. Frankly, it can be hard to choose what to do sometimes.

With that in mind, we’ve crafted ideal two-day itineraries for all types of visitors and locals alike, with tips on how to make every minute count. Whether you just flew into town for the first time or your family goes back generations, this is how you do a perfect 48 hours in Sarasota.