| peteclearwater international airport, this simple hotel off a main road is 10 miles from tropicana field and 8 miles from ruth eckerd hall. suites offer pull-out sofas. the bright, relaxed rooms have free wi-fi, desks and flat-screen tvs, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. set 3 miles from st. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's also a 24/7 convenience store, an outdoor pool and a gym. parking and hot breakfast are complimentary. other amenities include a business center and meeting space
Tampa International Airport 17 min
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (17 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Sawgrass Lake Park (15 min)
Swamp conservation area with a mile-long boardwalk & a 1/2-mile dirt path for wildlife observation. Sunset Beach (30 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Clearwater Marine Aquarium (25 min)
Home of the inspiration for Dolphin Tale, this aquarium exhibits marine mammals & sea turtles. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 14) Sand Key (24 min)
Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Sand Key Park (33 min)
Expansive white-sand beach offers plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities. Museum of Fine Arts (16 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Florida Botanical Gardens (21 min)
Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Weedon Island, Florida (16 min) Weedon Island Preserve (15 min)
3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals. Great Explorations Children's Museum (17 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Morean Arts Center (15 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Sunken Gardens (17 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. | 
