Tampa International Airport 38 min
Sand Key (22 min) Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 26) The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (27 min) Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Florida Botanical Gardens (18 min) Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Sand Key Park (31 min) Expansive white-sand beach offers plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities. Fort De Soto Park (29 min) Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Upham Beach Park (14 min) Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Morean Arts Center (23 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Museum of Fine Arts (27 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Sunken Gardens (27 min) Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. John's Pass (4 min) Quaint, historic fishing village with shops, bars, restaurants & watersports outfitters. Great Explorations Children's Museum (28 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (29 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Chihuly Collection (23 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Sunset Beach (9 min) White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. |