Tampa International Airport 32 min
Sunken Gardens (17 min) Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 3) Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (19 min) Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (27 min) Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Chihuly Collection (13 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Fort De Soto Park (22 min) Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Florida Botanical Gardens (27 min) Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Sunset Beach (8 min) White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Upham Beach Park (7 min) Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (16 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Museum of Fine Arts (17 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (15 min) Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Great Explorations Children's Museum (17 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Morean Arts Center (13 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (27 min) |