Tampa International Airport 46 min
Sunken Gardens (44 min) Tropical century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Apollo Beach (15 min) Beach manatee and nature Chihuly Collection (41 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Florida Railroad Museum (30 min) Transport history told in interactive exhibits & a 13-mile weekend ride plus locomotive rentals. Weedon Island (54 min) Kayaking Manatee Viewing Center (19 min) Protected marine reserve with a 50-ft. observation tower trails a boardwalk & butterfly gardens. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (40 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife trails picnic areas a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Weedon Island Preserve (51 min) 3 190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths birdwatching a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals. Little Manatee River State Park (25 min) Aquatic preserve park featuring a winding river equestrian trails campsites picnicking & fishing. Great Explorations Children S Museum (44 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18 000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Museum Of Fine Arts (43 min) Exhibits spanning 4 000 years including African art European paintings & American photography. Morean Arts Center (41 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. E.G. Simmons Regional Park (11 min) This waterfront wildlife sanctuary & campground offers swimming kayak rentals & picnic facilities. Duke Energy Center For The Arts - Mahaffey Theater (42 min) Elegant space with box seats & a waterfront view hosts the Florida Orchestra & other events. |