BEST OF THE ‘BURG
Florida Aquarium
HOLIDAY FUN
The holidays are celebrated “tropical
style” in the Sunshine City with
a lighted boat parade, skating
outdoors on an articial Glice rink
and First Night, a family-friendly
New Year’s Eve celebration along the
downtown waterfront.
In January, watch the nation’s
longest running parade honoring
Martin Luther King Jr. and attend the
family fun day with entertainment
showcasing high school marching
bands from around the country.
NATURE ADVENTURES
With an average of 361 days of
sunshine a year, St. Pete is the
perfect setting for an outdoor
tropical adventure. Rent a kayak for
a nature experience through the
marked mangrove trails at Weedon
Island, once a ourishing Native
American Indian village. Take in
the beauty of tropical owers from
around the world at the city’s urban
botanical oasis, Sunken Gardens.
Visit one of the city’s 150 parks,
including Boyd Hill, which features
six miles of trails and boardwalks.
Traveling with pets? St. Pete has ve
dog parks and dog beach at Fort
DeSoto Park.
ADRENALINE RUSH
For those looking for a thrill, try
indoor climbing, one of the many
Escape Rooms in the city, or the
new St. Pete Skatepark, one of the
largest in Florida. Join locals at Fort
DeSoto Park for a unique tropical
adventure—kite surng. Close by
are additional attractions such as
Dinosaur World, Clearwater Marine
Aquarium and the Florida Aquarium
and Busch Gardens in Tampa.
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