Upham Beach Park (7 min.) Wide white sandy beach backed by dunes known for dolphin sightings & light surfing.
Morean Arts Center (18 min.) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Fort De Soto Park (25 min) Beaches camping trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (24 min.) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife trails picnic areas a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Florida Botanical Gardens (23 min.) Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Sunken Gardens (22 min.) Tropical century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Sunset Beach (12 min.) Beach Museum Of Fine Arts (22 min.) Exhibits spanning 4 000 years including African art European paintings & American photography. Duke Energy Center For The Arts - Mahaffey Theater (22 min.) Elegant space with box seats & a waterfront view hosts the Florida Orchestra & other events. Great Explorations Children S Museum (23 min.) Nonprofit museum offering 18 000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (33 min) Fishing and kitesurfing |