there’s plenty of opportunity to spot
dolphins, manatees, egrets, pelicans
and herons. Plus, some of the best
beaches in the world are here waiting
for you.
Tampa Bay is both a body of water
and a region. St. Petersburg is part
of the greater Tampa Bay region
that includes Clearwater, Tampa and
Sarasota. Orlando and the theme
parks are only a 90-minute drive.
With year-round sunshine and an
average temperature of 73 degrees,
every season brings something new
to experience and enjoy.
FEEL THE VIBE
St. Petersburg is bustling with the
vibrant, creative energy of a diverse,
progressive city. Feel the new vibe
of the city’s renaissance whether
for a weekend, a week or a season.
There’s a new adventure waiting
for you every day. Rent bikes and
tour historic neighborhoods and
landmarks. Visit world-class museums
and art galleries. Attend at play at
ADVENTURE
local theaters or listen to lectures
by local historians. Enjoy a wealth of
outdoor recreation, from sailing and
shing to biking and kayaking.
Love to shop? Follow the locals and
visit the dozens of indie markets
for unique hand-made gifts. Have
breakfast, lunch or dinner at the
many dog friendly outdoor cafés.
Listen to jazz at the Palladium’s Side
Door Café, or go to a concert at the
Mahaffey Theatre. Take advantage of
the city’s great weather and attend
one of the dozens of outdoor music
and art festivals at Vinoy Park.
Need to time unwind and rejuvenate?
Time to step into nature at one of the
city’s 150 parks, including the sevenmile
downtown public waterfront, the
third largest urban waterfront park
system in North America. Or bring
a lounge chair to the water’s edge
at one of the area’s many gorgeous,
white sandy beaches. Close your
eyes, sit back and just relax.
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