Tampa International Airport 22 min
Sand Key (21 min) Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Sand Key Park (29 min) Expansive white-sand beach offers plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities. Caladesi Island State Park (32 min) Island park with white sand beaches plus swimming, boating, fishing & picnic facilities. Chihuly Collection (18 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Morean Arts Center (19 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Museum of Fine Arts (19 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (20 min) Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Florida Botanical Gardens (16 min) Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 20) Clearwater Marine Aquarium (22 min) Home of the inspiration for Dolphin Tale, this aquarium exhibits marine mammals & sea turtles. Caladesi Island (32 min) This serene state park with a sandy beach, nature trails & bayside mangrove forest draws kayakers. Sunset Beach (28 min) White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Sunken Gardens (20 min) Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Great Explorations Children's Museum (21 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Weedon Island Preserve (18 min) 3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals. |