Didn’t bring a bicycle? Research the several places to rent one listed in this book. Then pedal out to one of the bike and pedestrian trails. Ride along Venetian Waterway Park, through the Urban Forest, next to the Intracoastal Waterway or travel north on Legacy Trail as far up the nearly 20-mile stretch as you want. Pack a picnic in case you ride all the way to Oscar Scherer State Park, almost 10 miles from Venice. Oh, the things you will see. Tropical birds, gopher tortoises, soaring eagles, palmetto shrub and ancient oak trees are only some. Find maps and more at friendsofthelegacytrail.org and traillink.com.
