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Anna Maria Island: A Self-Guided Cycling Tour
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On this self-guided bicycle tour, you’ll discover how an unlikely cast of characters – from a Fig Newton millionaire, to platform divers who dodged sharks – transformed a barrier island into a beloved community.
You’ll encounter the island’s famous “mosquito jail” – a 1927 lockup with barred windows but no glass, where biting insects proved more effective than bars at deterring crime. You’ll pedal past the Roser Memorial Church, built by Charles Roser, who created the Fig Newton cookie and the process to make it then sold his creation Nabisco for a million dollars in 1890
Along the way, you’ll learn about the making of Hollywood’s 1948 film On an Island With You, and explore Bean Point whe...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Meeting Points
Departure
Anna Maria Island Historical Society
This tour starts at the Anna Maria Island Historical Society. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You’ll pass by the Old City Jail, a quirky historic site once used to hold minor offenders, now preserved as a reminder of the island’s early law enforcement. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
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Roser Memorial Community Church
You’ll pass by the Roser Memorial Community Church, a historic church dating back to 1913, known for its distinctive Gothic Revival architecture and community heritage. Please note that entry to the church is not included in this tour.
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AMI City Pier
You’ll pass by the Anna Maria City Pier, a historic wooden pier stretching into Tampa Bay, known for its sweeping views and relaxed coastal atmosphere. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
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Anna Maria Motel Resort
You’ll pass by the Anna Maria Motel & Resort, a laid-back beachfront property known for its classic island style and easy access to the Gulf of Mexico. Please note that entry to the property or use of its facilities is not included in this tour.
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Sandbar Seafood + Spirits
You’ll pass by Sandbar Seafood & Spirits, a popular beachfront restaurant known for its fresh seafood and sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. Please note that entry to the restaurant or any purchases made inside are not included in this tour.
On this self-guided bicycle tour, you’ll discover how an unlikely cast of characters – from a Fig Newton millionaire, to platform divers who dodged sharks – transformed a barrier island into a beloved community.
You’ll encounter the island’s famous “mosquito jail” – a 1927 lockup with barred windows but no glass, where biting insects proved more effective than bars at deterring crime. You’ll pedal past the Roser Memorial Church, built by Charles Roser, who created the Fig Newton cookie and the process to make it then sold his creation Nabisco for a million dollars in 1890
Along the way, you’ll learn about the making of Hollywood’s 1948 film On an Island With You, and explore Bean Point whe...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Meeting Points
Departure
Anna Maria Island Historical Society
This tour starts at the Anna Maria Island Historical Society. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
