check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set off interstate 375 in the downtown st. petersburg historic district, this trendy hotel with a retro vibe is 10 minutes' walk from restaurants and nightlife along central avenue, and a mile from the dali museum. morning coffee is free, as is evening wine served in a funky lounge. the warm, contemporary rooms have an art deco vibe, and come with complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. amenities at an adjacent sister property include a restaurant, a bar and an outdoor pool, as well as parking and an area shuttle at no additional cost Tampa International Airport 24 min
St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market (16 min) Fresh produce, prepared foods, plants & crafts sold at a vibrant weekly market with live bands. Morean Arts Center (13 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Weedon Island Preserve (17 min) 3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals. Vinoy Park (19 min) Park featuring waterfront views & 11+ acres of open space, plus room for various special events. Museum of Fine Arts (12 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Sunken Gardens (8 min) Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Great Explorations Children's Museum (5 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Fort De Soto Park (21 min) Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Saint Petersburg Pier (20 min) Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (11 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (6 min) Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Chihuly Collection (14 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. The Florida Holocaust Museum (11 min) This museum documents the Holocaust, with special emphasis on the stories of local survivors. Sunset Beach (23 min) White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater (5 min) Elegant space, with box seats & a waterfront view, hosts the Florida Orchestra & other events. |