Tampa International Airport 34 min
Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 25) Great Explorations Children's Museum (25 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Museum of Fine Arts (25 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (25 min) Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Chihuly Collection (24 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Sunken Gardens (25 min) Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Upham Beach Park (20 min) Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Splash Harbour Water Park (19 min) Water park with a variety of slides, kids' splash zones, a lazy river, casual dining & a tiki bar. Sand Key (24 min) Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. John's Pass (9 min) Quaint, historic fishing village with shops, bars, restaurants & watersports outfitters. Sand Key Park (33 min) Expansive white-sand beach offers plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities. Sunset Beach (15 min) White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Clearwater Marine Aquarium (28 min) Home of the inspiration for Dolphin Tale, this aquarium exhibits marine mammals & sea turtles. Morean Arts Center (24 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Florida Botanical Gardens (14 min) Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. |