Tampa International Airport 29 min
Sand Key (13 min) Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Splash Harbour Water Park (10 min) Water park with a variety of slides, kids' splash zones, a lazy river, casual dining & a tiki bar. Caladesi Island (26 min) This serene state park with a sandy beach, nature trails & bayside mangrove forest draws kayakers. Great Explorations Children's Museum (29 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Sand Key Park (21 min) Expansive white-sand beach offers plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities. Sunken Gardens (28 min) Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Sunset Beach (25 min) White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Clearwater Marine Aquarium (17 min) Home of the inspiration for Dolphin Tale, this aquarium exhibits marine mammals & sea turtles. Caladesi Island State Park (26 min) Island park with white sand beaches plus swimming, boating, fishing & picnic facilities. Morean Arts Center (26 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Largo Central Park (6 min) 70-acre recreational area featuring a community center, playgrounds & a military court of honor. Chihuly Collection (26 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Honeymoon Island State Park (31 min) Known for the variety of shells on its shores, this park also offers swimming, fishing & hiking. Museum of Fine Arts (27 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Florida Botanical Gardens (8 min) Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. |