Tampa International Airport 49 min
Morean Arts Center (44 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. E.G. Simmons Regional Park (14 min) This waterfront wildlife sanctuary & campground offers swimming kayak rentals & picnic facilities. Museum Of Fine Arts (46 min) Exhibits spanning 4 000 years including African art European paintings & American photography. Florida Railroad Museum (33 min) Transport history told in interactive exhibits & a 13-mile weekend ride plus locomotive rentals. Apollo Beach (18 min) Beach manatee and nature Weedon Island (57 min) Kayaking Chihuly Collection (44 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Weedon Island Preserve (54 min) 3 190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths birdwatching a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals. Sunken Gardens (46 min) Tropical century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Little Manatee River State Park (28 min) Aquatic preserve park featuring a winding river equestrian trails campsites picnicking & fishing. Manatee Viewing Center (21 min) Protected marine reserve with a 50-ft. observation tower trails a boardwalk & butterfly gardens. Great Explorations Children S Museum (47 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18 000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Duke Energy Center For The Arts - Mahaffey Theater (45 min) Elegant space with box seats & a waterfront view hosts the Florida Orchestra & other events. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (43 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife trails picnic areas a gift shop & scenic tram tours. |