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St Petersburg FL Tourism and Sightseeing
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Where is St Petersburg Florida?
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St Petersburg Florida
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St. Petersburg Florida Tourism At a GlanceBest Time to Visit St Petersburg Florida
Anytime! While most folks visit the St Petersburg area during the spring and summer, year-round the weather is warm and there is a lot to see and do. If the beach is calling, April, May, October, and November are good shoulder season visit times; youll miss the maximum summer crowds, skip the rainy season, and still have enough sunshine to cop a tan. Click Here to find hotels in St Petersburg. If you need additional visitor information for St Petersburg, Click Here. Average St Petersburg Weather
March through December, highs in the 70s and 80s make beaches accessible. During January, the coldest month, average daytime highs in the low 60s are the norm. Summer sees quite a bit of rain with average precipitation hitting over six inches from June through September. The peak of the rainy season is August when an average of eight inches falls. Transportation
A car is essential for getting around the area. Public transport is planned to meet tourist's needs but it isnt a reality yet. If you fly into the area youll probably arrive at Tampa International Airport as the St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport has somewhat limited service. Most major airlines fly into Tampa International. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Thrifty, and Value car rental airports all have outlets at Tampa International Airport. In-Season Costs
Expect to pay in the $15 to $20 range for an evening meal in a moderately nice restaurant. The area has a full array of familiar chains and fast food emporiums if youre traveling on a shoestring. Hotel rooms range from bookable bargains beneath $50 nightly (even during the summer) to luxury digs at over $150 easy. St. Petersburg caters to a diverse range of travelers so you can count on spending as little or as much as you like. Just be certain to save some funds for fun --- whether its playing putt putt or spending the day in Busch Gardens, youll want to savor the entertainment options all around. Florida Tourism - St Petersburg Attractions, Activities and Day Trips
If you are visiting St Petersburg you simply have to devote a day to Tampa. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is worth a day itself. In addition to thrill rides, Bush Gardens has one of the best zoos on the planet. Busch Gardens is located at 3000 E. Busch Blvd. (at McKinley Dr./N. 40th St. in Tampa). Call 813/987-5283 for information and current admission prices as they are subject to frequent change. Busch Gardens is open daily from 9am-6pm with extended hours to 7 and 8pm in the summer. In Tampa, the Ybor City area offers several themed walking tours, including a ghost walk. Eclectic shops and nightlife abound until 4 a.m.
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Things to do in St Petersburg FL, Sightseeing and St Petersburg FL Tourism
St Petersburg FL Tourism - Planning a St Petersburg FL Vacation
Below is a list of St Petersburg FL tourist attractions, activities, events, hotels, restaurants and visitor information entries to help you plan a St Petersburg FL Vacation! Find detailed information on the St Petersburg FL tourism entries by clicking on their links. Narrow your search by selecting from a specific St Petersburg FL travel category on the left hand menu.
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Fun Things to do during your St Petersburg FL Vacation - Top St Petersburg FL Tourist Attractions and Activities
Some of the most popular St Petersburg FL tourist attractions that list on our site include Ghost Tour of St. Petersburg , Florida Holocaust Museum and The Pier.
Fun activities in St Petersburg FL include Regal Park Place Stadium 16, Muvico Baywalk IMAX and Detective Dinner Theater.
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De Soto National Memorial
National Park
Category: Bradenton National Park near St Petersburg, Florida
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Description of this St Petersburg area Attraction: On a sweltering day in May of 1539, Hernando de Soto and an army of over 600 soldiers splashed ashore in the Tampa Bay area. They arrived in nine ships laden with supplies: two hundred and twenty horses, a herd of pigs, a pack of vicious war dogs, cannon, matchlock muskets, armor, tools and rations. It was everything they would need to execute the order of King Charles V: sail to La Florida and "conquer, populate and pacify" the land.
But this expedition would never yield the gold and treasure these men so desperately sought. Instead, they marched from one village to the next, taking food and enslaving the native peoples to use as guides and porters. Hopes were dashed, fortunes squandered, and hundreds of lives lost on this calamitous journey. The de Soto expedition would change the face of the American Southeast forever, and cause Spain to drastically reevaluate her role in the New World. Ultimately, it was the first hand accounts of survivors, describing the native cultures and the richness of the land, which became the journey's enduring legacy.
The mission of De Soto National Memorial is to preserve the controversial story of this four year, four thousand mile odyssey and interpret it's significance in American history. Visitors can attend living history demonstrations, try on a piece of armor, or walk the nature trail through a Florida coastal landscape similar to the one encountered by conquistadors almost five hundred years ago.
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Industrial Arts Center, innovative teaching facility
Learn glass blowing, lampwork (bead making), welding, more
Category: Gulfport Arts and Craft near St Petersburg, Florida
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Description of this St Petersburg area Attraction: Make your Florida Suncoast vacation truly memorable! Bring home a one of a kind souvenir. The Industrial Arts Center in Gulfport, Florida (near Pinellas Suncoast beaches) offers classes in glass blowing, lampwork (bead making), found metal sculpture, glass fusing, metalsmithing and more. Check the website for current class schedules.
If you can't take a class, stop by Art Walk, every first Friday and third Saturday from 6-10 p.m. The Center offers mini "Make Your Own" workshops for $25. Plus, Gulfport's downtown is alive with artists and live music all evening.
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The Pier
Come visit one of St. Petersburg's favorite landmarks!
Category: Saint Petersburg Excursion near St Petersburg, Florida
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Description of this St Petersburg area Attraction: Open 365 days a year, The Pier houses five levels of shopping, dining and adventure. With 16 specialty shops, 4 sit-down restaurants, The Pier Aquarium, an art gallery and more, The Pier has something for everyone! Visitors can enjoy a dolphin sight-seeing cruise, rent an old-time surrey bike, feed the pelicans, or fish from The Pier. There is always something happening here. Special events include Sunday's Music Fest on the Water, Family Fun on the weekends, and The Pier Pals Kid's Club on the Second Saturday of every month. For more event info visit stpetepier.com or call 727.821.6443, ext. 17.
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