St. Petersburg Travel Information
St. Petersburg is snuggled between the Gulf waters and Tampa. It
is the mother of all beachfront communities, and the destination of
hundreds of college students each year who ramble down to the beaches
during spring break. Unlike Tampa, which is fixated on a suit-and-tie
attitude, St. Petersburg is a haven for retirees and tourists clad in
shorts, shades and sneakers. The town’s soul is founded on tourism and
recreation. St. Petersburg has a lot to offer. In addition to
greyhound racing, spectator sports, and a plethora of museums, it is
an activity hub for recreational activities. The Pier, a 5-story
inverted pyramid jutting out 2400 feet into the Bay, pulls in
thousands of tourists each year. Restaurants, boutiques, miniature
golf, fishing, an aquarium, entertainment ... you name it, they’ve got
it. Downtown, the Florida Holocaust Museum, Florida International
Museum, St. Petersburg Museum of History, and the Salvador Dali Museum
augment the cultural flavor of the city. Walking and hiking are
popular here, whether it’s strolling the sandy beaches, trekking the
picturesque trails of Fort de Soto Park, or walking along the paved
paths through the wildlife-rich marshes of Weedon Island Wildlife
Refuge. In addition to hiking trails, the Brooker Creek Preserve
offers 10 miles of equestrian trails that are home to rare plants.
Animals such as the bobcat and white-tailed deer are found here.
Camping is available at Fort de Soto Park with 235 family-sized
campsites. If connecting with nature is a priority, the leisurely
Lake Seminole is a relaxing spot for boating, fishing or water skiing.
Driving over the Sunshine Skyway, a breathtaking bridge that
reaches heavenward on a 15-mile trek between Pinellas and Manatee
Counties with fishing, swimming and picnicking facilities along the
way, is a drive that will remain in memory for all time. St.
Petersburg is an easy 20-mile ride south of Tampa on I-75.
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