Tampa International Airport 38 min
Fort De Soto Park (23 min) Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Florida Botanical Gardens (24 min) Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Sunset Beach (10 min) White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (28 min) Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Morean Arts Center (19 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (33 min) Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 38) Upham Beach Park (8 min) Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Museum of Fine Arts (22 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Great Explorations Children's Museum (24 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. John's Pass (6 min) Quaint, historic fishing village with shops, bars, restaurants & watersports outfitters. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (23 min) Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Sunken Gardens (23 min) Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Chihuly Collection (19 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (22 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. |