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The sun almost always shines on St. Petersburg, the "Sunshine City" that enjoys an average of 361 days of clear skies per year. Combine that with 244 miles of glimmering coastline along Tampa Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, Boca Ciega Bay and the intra coastal waterways and you have one hot beach destination. Catch the sun, surf and sand at Ft. De Soto Park, or take a hike up the 37-mile Pinellas Trail. Enjoy a Devil Rays game during baseball season or escape to the shady oasis of the Sunken Gardens.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg
1. Duncan McClellan Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 535 reviews
Unique contemporary glass art gallery and working hot-shop (glass blowing facility). Featuring over 100 internationally acclaimed artists, we sponsor monthly rotating exhibits. Come for live glassblowing demonstrations and wonderful art! Facility is also a dramatic events venue and home to educational non-profit 501(c)3 DMG School Project.
Reviewed By stealthyrunner - Fort Myers, United States
Absolutely an excellent private gallery and working glass blowing studio. The are is amazing, and Duncan has done a terrific job of creating a dynamic glass blowing studio with instruction, a superb event venue and a first-class series of different types of art from world-class glass sculpture to modern and traditional art. I have gone back for a second visit and encourage you to visit it and enjoy yourself immersed in incredible art.
2. freeFall Theatre
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5.0 based on 405 reviews
freeFall Theatre is Tampa Bay's most exciting professional theatre! The mission of freeFall Theatre is to pursue art’s greater purposes and the transformative power of theatre – as a builder of community, a source of upliftment, and a builder of cultural legacy. We will present a varied range of classical and new works that are bold, daring, and diverse. Our work will strive to be accessible, and we will present it in ways that invite, entertain, and challenge our audience. We are committed to improving the lives of the citizens of Tampa Bay through our efforts to provide broad access to theatre that represents a high level of artistic achievement, and through educational programs that increase the community’s understanding and enjoyment of live theatre.
Reviewed By donnaa4321
wonderful theatre experience, talented cast/crew; excellent location and facilities, Very cozy> Enjoyed the talk-back on Friday evening with the cast and musical director.
3. Kozuba & Sons Distillery
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Founded in 2005 in Poland, Kozuba & Sons is a family-run distillery that produces premium craft spirits. Now at home in St. Petersburg with over 11 years of experience, the Kozubas are focused on sharing their passion with the American market, beginning with Florida. Kozuba & Sons hand-crafted, small batch spirits are made from the finest ingredients, using meticulous processes. Each bottle possesses the trademark Kozuba essence: a striking combination of quality, craftsmanship, and taste. We are happy to give tours of the distillery Mon-Sat, included with the tour is a tasting of all our labels. Please call or email to schedule a tour, walk-ins welcome.
Reviewed By travelfuelslife - Greenville, United States
Having visited distilleries from Scotland to Kentucky it's always interesting to see the focus and direction of a distillery through a tour of their facilities. Locals and travelers alike should take the time to tour Kozuba's when in St Petersburg, Florida. From the start of the tour and tasting, Kara will show her passion and knowledge of what this distillery of Polish heritage produces. You will have ample opportunity to taste the product, from their rye whiskey to cordials and hopefully soon a 4x distilled bourbon (a very unique concept, as Irish triple distilling is the max I'd heard of before). The attention to the distillation process shows itself in the product. A nice experience from start to finish - as was the tour. The website is a little tough to get through to figure out how to get a reservation. Just call ahead. I went on a Saturday at 3 PM. Because of the small staff, I would assume tours are only at specific times during the week or weekend. If you're into the tasting experience of whiskey and vodka, this is a great place to go.
4. Imagine Museum
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5.0 based on 235 reviews
Our glass Museum showcases major works of contemporary American and International art by founding and leading artists in the field of studio glass and art expression. #ImagineMuseum
Reviewed By 321alanz - Tampa, United States
My wife and I have been here several times since they opened a few years ago. This time most everything displayed looked different. I asked one of the guides and he stated, "They change out most of the glass work very 3-4 months". It seems always to be fresh with new displays of glass from the artist imaginations. What I like about this museum, it shows the American Glass Movement from it's Infancy to the Present. My wife and I have collected glass art pieces from around the world, have seen numerous glass museums around the world, and this one is in the Top 3 in the world.
5. Museum of Fine Arts
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4.5 based on 934 reviews
From a legendary permanent collection, to compelling traveling exibitions, the MFA is ready to inspire with diverse and ever-changing opportunities to experience art. Discover over 4,500 years of civilization in thousands of objects ranging from antiquity to the present- the only comprehensive art collection of its kind on Florida's west coast.
Reviewed By sabrams13
Lisa Angus's exhibit of insects was so fascinating. We also had a docent tour and enjoyed some of the ancient artifacts and modern impressionist paintings.
6. Sunken Gardens
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4.5 based on 1,968 reviews
Reviewed By Brend482 - Arlington, United States
Sunken Gardens is a man-made roadside attraction that dates back almost a century. It consists of paved walkways through gardens and past waterfalls and animal exhibits including tropical birds, koi fish and a huge snapping turtle. It's shaded and mostly quiet even though it's just off a large highway.
7. Weedon Island Preserve
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4.5 based on 447 reviews
Weedon Island Preserve is a 3,190-acre natural area located on Tampa Bay. This coastal ecosystem is home to native plants and animals, an educational facility, and a rich cultural history. Indigenous peoples occupied this site for thousands of years. Today, the Preserve protects this wide diversity of natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. The Preserve encompasses 4.7 miles of natural and paved trails, boardwalks, and a 45ft. tall Observation Tower. Visitors may also experience the Preserve by renting kayaks or canoes on-site and paddling a 4-mile loop trail. Weedon Island Preserve is a well-known birding site and is included in the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. No pets are permitted. The Cultural and Natural History Center is closed until further notice in accordance with CDC suggested guidelines.
Reviewed By kfreedman2018 - St. Petersburg, United States
Weedon Island Preserve is Tampa Bay nature at its finest. You can also rent a kayak to go through the mangrove trails which are well preserved and make for a great, easy day on the water.
8. The Dali Museum
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4.5 based on 8,233 reviews
An unparalleled collection of Salvador Dali artworks, spanning his life and career, featuring works in many media. #TheDali
Reviewed By AndreaUbok - Florida, United States
Over 2,000 pieces of Dali’s work in a 20,000 square foot new museum from 2011, the largest collection of his work outside of his home in Spain. The Morses were collectors that started with Daddy-longlegs, starting a friendship with artist. Connie, our docent whisked a huge group of us through the magnificent museum giving us a lot of background about the founders, artist, building , Art & it’s symbolism. Steve answered all of our architectural questions about this 36 million dollar bunker that can withstand a cat 5 hurricane. The enigma is 1200 different glass plane structures around the concrete. Twelve builders were brought from Mexico with a chef for 22 months to build. Fascinating that the building represents the body of a man and woman on her back. From different perspectives the building looks different. The center spiral staircase represents a DNA spiral.The architecture & garden tours were wonderful too, too much to see! Fabulous app that gave us a self guided tour & lots of info about the art. The gift shop was exceptional, so many beautiful Daliesque jewelry, clothing, books, art ... Cafe was lovely as well, a lot to choose from since we didn’t want to leave. We enjoyed our salad and sandwich outside in the garden.
9. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
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4.5 based on 385 reviews
Reviewed By williammQ454DE
Great park, very natural, cool zoo and superior support staff. A GREAT day trip for kids! The walk around the lake is an education withing itself.
10. St Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
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4.5 based on 312 reviews
The largest Farmers Market in the southeast United States, with over 170 vendors rotating through 135 spaces. An extraordinary selection of prepared food, great crafts, plants, flowers, and more. A wonderful selection of produce straight from the farm, including 2 large organic farms. Be sure to come hungry - we have 13 countries and styles of ready-to-eat food (e.g. French, German, Italian, Belgian, Indian, Thai, Ethiopian, Ecuadorian, Mexican, Jamaican, BBQ, Soulfood and more!) Live music and a variety of entertainers every week. Lots of tables to hang out and enjoy the great sense of community. Come see what many people say is the best thing to ever happen in St Petersburg. The Market runs from October - May. (9am - 2pm) The smaller nearby Williams Park Summer Market runs from June - August (9am - 1pm)
Reviewed By 661darleneh - Austin, United States
When I visit my sister in St. Petersburg, Saturday morning market day at the beautiful downtown farmers market is always a must to do! There is always such an abundance of fresh beautiful produce that it’s hard to not overbuy! With the live music, lots of food vendors, and artisan booths, one could spend the whole morning eating, browsing and enjoying the music on a beautiful day in downtown St. Pete. There are lots of inexpensive parking garages close by!
