Area Guide
Getting Around
- Featured Activity
Escape on a dolphin cruise along the Gulf and admire the spectacular sunset. The perfect end to a fantastic day in the sun. Reserve your seat now by calling the hotel.
- Points of Interest
Set out on an outdoor excursion and soak up the sun. Places not to miss include the St. Petersburg Pier, Busch Gardens, Cypress Gardens, the Florida Aquarium, Baywalk and Silver Springs. Favored day trips include Sea World, Universal Studios Florida, Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, EPCOT Center and Disney-MGM Studios.
- Museums
Local museums include the Salvador Dali Museum, the Florida International Museum, St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts, the Florida Holocaust Museum, St. Petersburg Museum of History and Great Explorations Hands On Museum.
- Sporting Events
The St. Petersburg/Tampa area is home to several professional teams including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL), Tampa Bay Rays (MLB), and Tampa Bay Lightening (NHL). Other sporting events include MLB spring training, PGA tournaments, Thoroughbred racing at Tampa Bay Downs, greyhound racing at Derby Lane, as well as yacht and powerboat races.
- Culture
The St. Petersburg area has developed a strong cultural identity that can be experienced through its many galleries and performing arts centers. Admire the works at the Florida Craftsmen Gallery or the Arts Center. Catch a performance by the Florida Orchestra, a Broadway play or contemporary performances at the Mahaffey Theater for Performing Arts. Other productions can be seen at American Stage, Little Theater, Palladium Theater, The Coliseum and the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center.