Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
"Venice residents and visitors can enjoy a short drive to one of the state's best-preserved historic homes. The park is ideal for a low-key educational outing."
A preserved antebellum plantation house and museum showcasing Florida's Civil War-era history.
DeSoto Site Historic State Park
"Venice visitors may stop here while exploring the Gulf Coast, especially if they want a scenic, educational detour inland."
A small historic park on the Manatee River marking the landing site of Hernando de Soto’s expedition.
Terra Ceia Preserve State Park
"Venice visitors often come for birding and scenic estuary views. The preserve is a worthwhile stop for those exploring Florida’s Gulf Coast natural areas."
A coastal preserve of mangroves, marshes, and tidal waters ideal for wildlife viewing and paddling.
