Tampa International Airport 35 min
Sunken Gardens (21 min) Tropical century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Morean Arts Center (18 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Sunset Beach (16 min) Beach Chihuly Collection (18 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (26 min) Fishing and kitesurfing Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (20 min) Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Museum Of Fine Arts (20 min) Exhibits spanning 4 000 years including African art European paintings & American photography. Upham Beach Park (11 min) Wide white sandy beach backed by dunes known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Shell Key Preserve (14 min) Wildlife preserve on an undeveloped island with camping available by permit & nature activities. Gulf Beaches Historical Museum (2 min) Built in 1917 this church now houses a museum with exhibits on local history plus a gift shop. Shell Key (10 min) Kayaking Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (17 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife trails picnic areas a gift shop & scenic tram tours. |