Ellenton Attractions

Ellenton is perhaps best known for the Gamble Plantation State Historical Site.

The Gamble Plantation State Historical Site is located in Ellenton on U.S. 301. It is the only surviving plantation house in South Florida, and the only Confederate memorial in the entire state. Covering over 3500 acres, this sugar plantation was built in the mid-1800s, and features a collection of antebellum furniture and a farmhouse dating back to the 1890s. The Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation State Historic Site serves as a memorial to a way of life and an Economic system that existed before the Civil War.

Ellenton's surrounding areas are home to dozens more attractions. A short trip to Sarasota will bring visitors to the Ringling Museum, the Mote Marine Laboratory, and the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Myakka River State Park is a little bit further. Bradenton offers the Bishop Planetarium. And of course, there's golf. More than thirty private and public golf courses are located in Manatee County, with more going up every year.

Gamble Plantation State Historic Site 3708 Patten Avenue Ellenton , Florida 34222 Tel: (941) 723-4536 View Map Read Review Site of mid-1800's sugar plantation covering over 3,500 acres. The Gamble Mansion was built principally by enslaved laborers and artisans from native materials over the span of 5-6 years. It is an outstanding example of antebellum construction. In May, 1865, it is reported that J.P. Benjamin took refuge in the mansion during his escape to England. Today the mansion is furnished in period items to give visitors the feel of frontier living. The Gamble Plantation Historic State Park offers visitors guided tours of the plantation as well as picking areas and a visitor's center.

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