Tampa International Airport 19 min
Saint Petersburg Pier (42 min) Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (19 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (15 min) Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Chihuly Collection (13 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Weedon Island Preserve (5 min) 3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals. Florida Botanical Gardens (29 min) Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Sunset Beach (29 min) White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Weedon Island, Florida (7 min) Morean Arts Center (13 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Sunken Gardens (8 min) Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Museum of Fine Arts (12 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Great Explorations Children's Museum (8 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Vinoy Park (13 min) Park featuring waterfront views & 11+ acres of open space, plus room for various special events. Sawgrass Lake Park (9 min) Swamp conservation area with a mile-long boardwalk & a 1/2-mile dirt path for wildlife observation. Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater (14 min) Elegant space, with box seats & a waterfront view, hosts the Florida Orchestra & other events. |