Shopping & Entertainment

Downtown Venice extends beyond West Venice Avenue. Be sure when you visit here explore East Venice Avenue, Tampa Avenue, Miami Avenue, Nokomis Avenue and Nassau Street for an assortment of boutiques, restaurants, bars, sweet treats, and services. The local, family-owned, small businesses are the heart of the city and contribute greatly to its economic vitality. Make sure you visit the Venice Farmers Market on Saturday mornings.

Centennial Park is the heart of downtown, where guests can take in free concerts at the gazebo, get community information at the Venice MainStreet kiosk, and play at the Intergenerational Fountain. Furthermore, it has free parking along with free parking on the streets in the district. The downtown area is a treasure trove for those who love history and architecture. Learn about the fascinating history of Venice on a guided walking tour or with a self-guided tour brochure. The historic Venice Train Depot is just one of the many historic structures in the district.

Venice has won many awards, including the Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community, the Monarch City USA designation, the Coolest Downtown Award, and the Outstanding Achievement Award for Landscaped Areas by America in Bloom in 2020.

You can walk and bike miles of trails at Venetian Waterway Park and on the Legacy Trail, which connects directly downtown. Venice is no longer just a destination on the Gulf Coast; its beautiful downtown infrastructure and beautification projects have elevated Venice to a destination.

Enjoy a day in Venice or a weekend in Venice, or even a lifetime!