set in a commercial area, this informal hotel is 2 miles from sawgrass lake park and 6 miles from the salvador dali museum. there's an outdoor pool and a fitness center. there's also a coin-operated laundry. continental breakfast and parking are included. suites add sofabeds. bright and airy rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Tampa International Airport 21 min
Weedon Island Preserve (14 min) 3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals. Weedon Island, Florida (16 min) Great Explorations Children's Museum (12 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (14 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Sawgrass Lake Park (7 min) Swamp conservation area with a mile-long boardwalk & a 1/2-mile dirt path for wildlife observation. Sunken Gardens (11 min) Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Florida Botanical Gardens (28 min) Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Morean Arts Center (9 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Vinoy Park (12 min) Park featuring waterfront views & 11+ acres of open space, plus room for various special events. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (10 min) Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 1) Museum of Fine Arts (10 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Chihuly Collection (9 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Sunset Beach (24 min) White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater (11 min) Elegant space, with box seats & a waterfront view, hosts the Florida Orchestra & other events. |