Tampa International Airport 38 min
Florida Botanical Gardens (24 min) Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Sunset Beach (11 min) White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Sunken Gardens (23 min) Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (22 min) Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Museum of Fine Arts (22 min) Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Fort De Soto Park (22 min) Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. John's Pass (5 min) Quaint, historic fishing village with shops, bars, restaurants & watersports outfitters. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (33 min) Great Explorations Children's Museum (23 min) Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (22 min) Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Morean Arts Center (19 min) Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (28 min) Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Upham Beach Park (7 min) Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 39) Chihuly Collection (18 min) Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. |