5 miles from the restaurants, boutiques and arts venues of downtown st. this simple, straightforward motel is a 1-minute walk from sunken gardens, and 1. petersburg. theres complimentary parking in front of each unit. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. earthy rooms feature relaxed decor, en suite bathrooms, free wifi and tvs with premium cable channels; some add minifridges and microwaves Tampa International Airport 24 min
Chihuly Collection (6 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Vinoy Park (5 min) Park featuring waterfront views & 11+ acres of open space, plus room for various special events. Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater (6 min) Elegant space, with box seats & a waterfront view, hosts the Florida Orchestra & other events. Morean Arts Center (6 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Fort De Soto Park (22 min) Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Weedon Island, Florida (14 min) Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (12 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market (5 min) Fresh produce, prepared foods, plants & crafts sold at a vibrant weekly market with live bands. Great Explorations Children's Museum (3 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Museum of Fine Arts (5 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Saint Petersburg Pier (38 min) Weedon Island Preserve (12 min) 3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals. Sunset Beach (23 min) White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (7 min) Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Sunken Gardens (1 min) Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. |