Local Attractions
Had enough of kicking back? Then treat yourself to one of our many local attractions or areas of interest. We’re within a short drive of just about every experience you could hope for: theme parks, shopping, sporting events, boating and fishing excursions and famous historical areas. Take a look…
And, as one of the St. Petersburg areas “Best Kept Secrets” you’ll find plenty to do without even leaving our Gulfport neighborhood. Click on Gulfport to find out what’s in town.
Beaches, Nature, Boating and Biking
Gulfport Beach on Boca Ciega Bay. Across the Street!
Gulf Beaches, minutes away.
Take your pick from the top rates beaches in the continental United States by Doctor Beach. www.floridasbeach.com.
Pinellas Trail Guide
It began as a vision in 1983. A man whose son was killed while riding his bike, helped form the Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organizations Bicycle Advisory Committee, consisting of bicycle enthusiasts.
Charlies Charters
Guaranteed Dolphin Sighting
Kayak Nature
Kayak rentals, tours & adventures in nature! Kayak Florida, St. Petersburg, Gulfport & Florida Beaches. Your Kayak Nature Adventure begins here... today!
Fort Desoto County Park
Weedon Island Preserve
Interpret the natural, cultural and archaeological history of the Preserve in order to demonstrate how the environment and people support and shape each other.
Museums and Galleries:
Chihuly Collection
chihulycollectionstpete.com
400 Beach Drive NE,
St. Petersbur
The Dali Museum
thedali.org
One Dali Blvd St. Petersburg, FL
Florida Holocaust Museum
www.flholocaustmuseum.org.
55 5th Street, St. Petersburg
Florida International Museum
www.floridamuseum.org.
100 Second St. N., St. Petersburg
Great Explorations: The Children’s Museum.
1925 4th St. N., St. Petersburg
Gulf Beaches Historical Museum
115 10th Ave., St. Pete Beach
Gulfport Historical Museum
5301 28th Ave., Gulfport
Heritage Village
www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage/default.htm
11909 125th St. N Largo, FL 33774
MOSI-Museum of Science and Industry
www.mosi.org.
4801 Fowler Ave., Tampa
Museum of Fine Arts
www.fine-arts.org
255 Beach Dr., N.E., St. Petersburg
The Nature of Art Gallery
www.natureofart.com
105 8th Ave., St. Pete Beach
Salvadore Dali Museum
www.salvadordalimuseum.org
1000 3rd Street, S. St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg Museum of History
www.stpetemuseumofhistory.org
335 2nd Ave., N.E., St. Petersburg
The Arts Center
www.theartscenter.org
719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
The Finn Gallery
www.pbuckleymoss.com
St. Petersburg
Florida Craftsmen Gallery
Floridacraftsmen.net
501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
Area Attractions:
Adventure Island
10001 Malcolm McKinley Dr., Tampa
Ocean Jewel:
www.oceanjewel.com
A casino and gaming boat cruise!
****highly recommended
Big Cat Rescue:
www.bigcatrescue.org
A fascinating view of the world’s largest and most diverse collection of rare and exotic cats. 12802 Easty St., Tampa
Bush Gardens Tampa Bay:
www.buschgardens.co
Thrill rides, live entertainment and up-close animal encounters.
3605 Bougainvillea Ave., Tampa
Disney World
www.disneyworld.disney.go.com.
An hour away.
The Florida Aquarium:
www.flaquarium.org
More than 10,000 aquatic plants and animals from Florida and beyond.
701 Channelside Dr., Tampa
Knight Shooting Sports Complex:
www.knightshooting.com
For shooting sports enthusiast this is a modern, world class facility.
12000 US Hwy. 19, Clearwater
Lowry Park Zoo:
www.lowryparkzoo.com
More than 1,600 animals in natural habitats.
1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa
Malibu Grand Prix
www.malibugrandprix.com
Family Fun Center with Indy cars, miniature golf, batting cages and more.
14320 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa
The Pier Aquarium:
www.stpetepier.com
Public aquarium and marine education center.
800 2nd Avenue, NE, St. Petersburg
Sea World
www.seaworld.com
Only an hour away
Seminole Hard Rock Casino:
www.seminolehardrock.com
Some of the hottest gaming machines on the planet.
5223 N. Orient Road, Tampa
Sunken Gardens
www.stpete.org/sunken
100 year old botanical paradise.
1825 4th Street, N., St. Petersburg
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks and Antique and Art District.
www.tourtarpon.com
Explore the history of the town, originally settled by Greek sponge divers.
Universal Studios
www.universalstudios.com
Only an hour away.
Cruises and Sightseeing Tours:
Bill’s Boat Adventures:
Market 1 Marina, Dunedin
Captain Memo’s Original Pirate Cruise:
www.captainmemo.com
25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater
Clearwater Boat Rentals:
www.clearwaterboatrentals.com
Clearwater Municipal Marina.
***Dolphin Landings
www.dolphinlandings.com
4737 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Highly recommend
***Hubbard’s Marina Dolphin Watch.
www.hubbardsmarina.com
See dolphins at play departing from Hubbard’s Marina at Historic John’s Pass.
150 John’s Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach. Highly recommend
Sea Life Safari Aboard the Island Explorer
25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater
Sea Screemer
www.seascreamer.com
Clearwater marina.
Sea Thriller
1/12 hour cruise circling Treasure Island and St. Pete Beach.
3400 Pasadena Ave., St. Petersburg.
***Starlite Princess
3400 Pasadena Ave., S., St. Petersburg. Highly recommend
Tampa Bay Sportfishing Adventures
www.tampabaysportfishing.com
558 14th St. Palm Harbor
Nature and Parks
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
1101 Country Club Way, St. Petersburg
Clam Bayou Nature Park
Gulfport Municipal Marina
The Florida Botanical Gardens
www.flbg.org
12175 125th St. N., Largo
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
www.homosassasprings.org
4150 S. Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa
The Pinellas Trail
Linking St. Petersburg and Tarpon Springs, the trail weaves among parks, coastal areas and neighborhoods for 34 miles. Bike racks and refreshment stops are available along the way.
This trail is accessible from Gulfport
Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary
18328 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores
Veterans Park
54th Street, Gulfport
Sports:
Clearwater Phillies
www.clearwaterphillies.com
601 N. Coachman Road, Clearwater
Derby Lane
10490 Gandy Blvd., St. Petersburg
New York Yankees
www.legendsfieldtampa.com
1 Steinbrenner Dr., Tampa
Orlando Magic
www.orlandomagic.com
8701 Maitland Summit Blvd.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
www.buccaneers.com
1 Buccaneer Place, Tampa
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
www.devilrays.com
1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg
Tampa Bay Lightning
www.tampabaylightning.com
401 Channelside Dr., Tampa
Tampa Bay Storm
www.tampastorm.com
401 Channelside Dr., Tampa
University of South Florida Athletics
www.gousfbulls.com
4202 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa
University of Tampa Athletics
www.ut.edu/athletics
401 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa
Performing Arts:
Tampa Bay Performing Arts
www.TBPAC.org
City of Imagination
www.artvillagevoice.org/cityofimagination/cityofimagination.asp
Palladium Theater
www.palladiumtheater.com
Universities:
Add Stetson University of Law
www.law.stetson.edu
Eckard College
www.Eckerd.edu
St. Petersburg College
www.Spjc.edu
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