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Anna Maria Island Self-Guided Cycling Tour
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- Sarasota
- Updated November 2, 2026
Pedal Anna Maria Island at your own pace, uncovering quirky history, landmark stories, and the community’s resilience after the 2024 hurricanes.
About this tour
Set your own pace on an Anna Maria Island self-guided cycling tour through stories of bold characters, island history, and community resilience. Start at the Anna Maria Island Historical Society, then follow GPS directions as you pedal between notable sites and listen to the English-language audio tour on your phone.
Meet the curious history of the 1927 Mosquito Jail, where biting insects helped keep troublemakers away, and pass Roser Memorial Church, built by Charles Roser, creator of the Fig Newton. Hear how he sold his creation to Nabisco for a million dollars in 1890. The route also shares the story behind the 1948 Hollywood film On an Island With You and leads to Bean Point, where the island’s first homesteader settled in 1892. Along the way, learn how residents rallied to rebuild after the 2024 hurricanes.
Download the app and tour materials for offline use, then bring your own bicycle or rent one nearby. Discover Anna Maria Island’s past one pedal at a time on this flexible Anna Maria Island self-guided cycling tour.
Highlights
- Pedal past the island’s historic Mosquito Jail
- Discover the story of Fig Newton creator Charles Roser
- Explore Bean Point, where the first homesteader settled
- Hear how island residents rebuilt after the 2024 hurricanes
What's included
Included
- Lifetime access to the English-language tour before and after your booking date
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Self-guided GPS tour with flexible pacing
- Directions to the starting point and automatic tour start
Not included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Bicycle; bring your own or rent from a nearby vendor
- Transportation
- Food and drink
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Important information
- Install the mobile app before arrival and enter the code on your confirmation ticket
- Starting point: Anna Maria Island Historical Society
- Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading the app
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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