Tampa International Airport 23 min
Sunken Gardens (8 min) Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Museum of Fine Arts (6 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Chihuly Collection (13 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Saint Petersburg Pier (30 min) The Florida Holocaust Museum (3 min) This museum documents the Holocaust, with special emphasis on the stories of local survivors. Sunset Beach (19 min) White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Weedon Island Preserve (16 min) 3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (7 min) Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Morean Arts Center (13 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Vinoy Park (9 min) Park featuring waterfront views & 11+ acres of open space, plus room for various special events. Fort De Soto Park (21 min) Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Great Explorations Children's Museum (8 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (9 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (23 min) Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater (6 min) Elegant space, with box seats & a waterfront view, hosts the Florida Orchestra & other events. |