Tampa International Airport 48 min
Great Explorations Children's Museum (47 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (44 min) Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Chihuly Collection (43 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Vinoy Park (47 min) Park featuring waterfront views & 11+ acres of open space, plus room for various special events. Weedon Island, Florida (56 min) Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (43 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Weedon Island Preserve (54 min) 3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals. Museum of Fine Arts (45 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Sunken Gardens (46 min) Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Manatee Viewing Center (21 min) Protected marine reserve with a 50-ft. observation tower, trails, a boardwalk & butterfly gardens. Apollo Beach (18 min) Waterfront community on a saltwater canal system, with a protected beach reserve & fishing charters. Little Manatee River State Park (28 min) Aquatic preserve park featuring a winding river, equestrian trails, campsites, picnicking & fishing. Florida Railroad Museum (34 min) Transport history told in interactive exhibits & a 13-mile weekend ride, plus locomotive rentals. Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater (45 min) Elegant space, with box seats & a waterfront view, hosts the Florida Orchestra & other events. Morean Arts Center (43 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. |