most have antique claw-foot tubs, while some have walk-in showers. classic, individually decorated rooms and suites feature cable tv and free wi-fi. amenities include a garden veranda and discounted parking, plus free continental breakfast. many have minifridges, microwaves and wet bars. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. built in 1921 and restored in 2000, this historic neoclassical hotel is 1 block from the baywalk shopping, dining and entertainment district, and a 7-minute walk from the st. several restaurants are within walking distance, including a waterfront seafood restaurant 7 minutes away. petersburg pier. suites add sitting rooms and pull-out sofas Tampa International Airport 23 min
Sunken Gardens (4 min) Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Morean Arts Center (10 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Saint Petersburg Pier (12 min) Chihuly Collection (10 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Museum of Fine Arts (6 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market (9 min) Fresh produce, prepared foods, plants & crafts sold at a vibrant weekly market with live bands. Sunset Beach (22 min) White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Great Explorations Children's Museum (4 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Vinoy Park (17 min) Park featuring waterfront views & 11+ acres of open space, plus room for various special events. Fort De Soto Park (21 min) Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (17 min) Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater (14 min) Elegant space, with box seats & a waterfront view, hosts the Florida Orchestra & other events. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (10 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Weedon Island Preserve (16 min) 3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals. The Florida Holocaust Museum (8 min) This museum documents the Holocaust, with special emphasis on the stories of local survivors. |