| the 1-bedroom apartments have separate living areas. bright, simple rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs with cable channels. upgraded rooms add kitchenettes or full kitchens; some have gulf views. petersburg. set on the gulf of mexico, this laid-back beachfront motel is 10 miles from downtown st. . there are 2 outdoor pools, a casual bar/grill and a beachfront terrace, plus shuffleboard courts and bbqs. parking is free
Tampa International Airport 33 min
Museum of Fine Arts (17 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Great Explorations Children's Museum (18 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (25 min) Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (17 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Sunset Beach (9 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park (23 min)
Vast white strand known for its broad tidal pool, sand dollars & a pirate ship-themed play area. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (16 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Morean Arts Center (15 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Sunken Gardens (18 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Chihuly Collection (15 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 11) Fort De Soto Park (14 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (20 min)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Upham Beach Park (5 min)
Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (14 min)
Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. | 
