The Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs are just a couple landmarks mentioning. From the glittering gold and marble of the Basilica di San Marco, to the works of Renaissance giants Titian and Donatello in the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, to Peggy Guggenheim's collection of 20th century art in Dorsoduro, there is plenty of art to be found in Venice. Pack a picnic, hop on a vaparetto, and escape the crowds for the day. And there are always the glass factories of Murano, where you can see local artisans at work. Eating is a major tourist attraction in Venice.
Seafood is always a good choice, as are local wines.
Murano is known for its glasswork. You can see artisans at work in the local workshops that dot the islands. If you check out the nooks and crannies, you can find real Venetian life here, but you have to look. Every night at the Piazza San Marco is a battle of the bands. Caf quartets play classical melodies for patrons and on-lookers.