Tampa International Airport 43 min
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art (38 min) Gallery displaying contemporary Western, Native American, frontier & wildlife paintings & sculpture. Manatee Viewing Center (17 min) Protected marine reserve with a 50-ft. observation tower, trails, a boardwalk & butterfly gardens. Vinoy Park (39 min) Park featuring waterfront views & 11+ acres of open space, plus room for various special events. Apollo Beach (14 min) Waterfront community on a saltwater canal system, with a protected beach reserve & fishing charters. Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater (37 min) Elegant space, with box seats & a waterfront view, hosts the Florida Orchestra & other events. Pine Key (18 min) Florida Railroad Museum (27 min) Transport history told in interactive exhibits & a 13-mile weekend ride, plus locomotive rentals. St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market (37 min) Fresh produce, prepared foods, plants & crafts sold at a vibrant weekly market with live bands. Museum of Fine Arts (37 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. St. Petersburg Museum of History (39 min) City's history museum with artifacts, photos & an exhibit on the beginning of commercial air travel. E.G. Simmons Regional Park (10 min) This waterfront wildlife sanctuary & campground offers swimming, kayak rentals & picnic facilities. The Florida Holocaust Museum (36 min) This museum documents the Holocaust, with special emphasis on the stories of local survivors. Little Manatee River State Park (22 min) Aquatic preserve park featuring a winding river, equestrian trails, campsites, picnicking & fishing. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (35 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (37 min) Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. |