Location: St. Petersburg
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What to do and see in St. Petersburg, Florida (FL): The Best Free Things to do
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. Archibald Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By LesL989 - St. Petersburg, United States
The park has food, restrooms, volleyball, hammocks and a very clean beach with miles to walk in either direction. Great for families; parking lot fills quickly during busy times.
3. Central Avenue Murals
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By debc405 - Milton, United States
You have to take a ride down the blocks of Central Ave in St Petersburg Florida. We kept stopping to take pictures. Lucky for us we found spots to park. Beautiful art. This is a must see for the area
4. Weedon Island Preserve
Overall Ratings
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.
5. St Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
Overall Ratings
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!
6. Demens Landing Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By robertdL34OK - St. Petersburg, United States
Nice peninsula park between marinas. Watch young sailing camps learn. Fish, picnic, walk, bike, playground. Boat launch.
7. Sawgrass Lake Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 713 reviews
Reviewed By JoanneA498 - St. Petersburg, United States
We walked along the raised wooden boardwalk through marshy wooded area with many interesting varieties of plants, including cypress trees, ferns and wildflowers. At the first observation deck, there was a huge alligator partly submerged close by. We asked farther along to the 2 story observation deck and saw several small ones among the reeds, and a humongous one swimming across Sawgrass Lake. We also saw and heard a large hawk in a tree above us. Great place to take the family for a pleasant and peaceful nature walk. I have brought my kids and visiting relatives here for many years. There are restrooms and educational displays in a building by the parking lot (free), and picnic table areas.
8. Florida Orange Groves and Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 433 reviews
Florida Orange Groves Winery is Florida’s original tropical fruit winery, producing over 43 different varieties of tropical wines and offering tasting and tours daily. Each of our flavored wines are made from 100% juice, never grape base, creating premium tropical wines with true fruit flavors. With unique options such as Key Lime, Hurricane White Sangria and Mango Momma, you’ll be relieved to sip on wine that actually tastes good!
Reviewed By Monda24 - Saint Louis, United States
Exceeded expectations in every way. The staff were lovely - fun, professional, and made sure everyone had fun and stayed safe, especially important during these weird Covid times. We went for a tasting, and I was blown away by the different varieties and flavors of wine. I have a slight sensitivity to grapes, so this was an answer to my wine prayers. We tried the signature key lime wine, pineapple, blueberry, marion berry, raspberry, orange, as well as a few slushies and sparkling wines. All were delicious. For some of the berry flavors, they have sweet and dry varieties. If you don't like sweet wine, there is plenty to love here. They were so good, that we created a box to ship back home. The gentleman that helped us gave us free shipping with our multi-bottle order. He made sure to ship when we indicated so it would arrive after we got back home. They were packed perfectly, and I was thrilled when they arrived. I can't wait to share with friends. They also offer tours, but we just did the tasting. We spoke with another couple that just finished the tour and they said it was great. They also have a nice array of gifts, many of them wine-themed. They will also make up a batch of wine slushies for you to take to the beach! They are not too alcohol-heavy either, just perfect. They also had cans of wine, kinda wish I had invested in some. :) I will 1000% be ordering from them again, and visiting again when I can. This was a top highlight of our trip. Highly recommend!
9. Gizella Kopsick Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By YourHelpfulWendy - Miami, United States
This is definitely my favorite park ever! It’s filled with greens, flowers, orchids to be specific, a large walkway, volleyball and tennis courts, and so many benches and areas for you to walk or simply relax. As I was walking around here I even saw a small family gather for their kids' wedding! I wish it was me :) So beautiful!!!
10. Florida CraftArt
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
Expect to be dazzled by the finest contemporary ceramics, glass, jewelry, fiber, metal, wood and mixed media handcrafted by over 250 Florida artists. It is Florida’s only state-wide nonprofit retail gallery exclusively dedicated to fine craft. It is free and open to the public seven days a week. See themed, curated shows in the Exhibition Gallery. Be sure to visit the second floor where you’ll discover 20 working artists studios. The best time to catch the artists is on Second Saturday ArtWalk from 5 to 9 p.m. Held the weekend before Thanksgiving, the free annual CraftArt Festival features over 100 artists from around the country. Enjoy a MURAL TOUR in Downtown St. Petersburg: “Hear the inside stories of the artists and the making of over 30 murals.” The four-block, 90-minute Walking Tour starts at Florida CraftArt Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. Two-hour Bike Mural Tours are on first Saturdays. Book online at FloridaCraftArt.org. Groups can arrange for special tour times and pricing.
Reviewed By patriciacX9830ED - Florida, United States
I love this shop! It truly is a hidden gem that is a fantastic place to provide REAL souvenirs of St. Petersburg, Florida's vivid and growing art scene. It is hidden on a corner location; inside you'll find works of art by local artisans ranging in price from the thousands of dollars to earrings costing $20 by local artist Eric Folsom, who lives in my own hometown of artsy Gulfport. Great place to buy gifts and personal, from the heart objects and memories of St. Petersburg at a range of prices, and very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Also in the heart of the Arts District itself! A must see!
