Tampa International Airport 25 min
Sunset Beach (16 min) White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Sunken Gardens (10 min) Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (10 min) Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (23 min) Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (15 min) Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Museum of Fine Arts (10 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Weedon Island Preserve (17 min) 3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals. Vinoy Park (12 min) Park featuring waterfront views & 11+ acres of open space, plus room for various special events. Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater (10 min) Elegant space, with box seats & a waterfront view, hosts the Florida Orchestra & other events. Great Explorations Children's Museum (10 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Chihuly Collection (7 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (13 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Saint Petersburg Pier (45 min) Morean Arts Center (7 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Fort De Soto Park (20 min) Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. |