Tampa Bay & Florida Attractions

Clearwater:

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Enjoy seeing dolphins, otters and sea turtles and learn ways to protect them.
Non-profit facility dedicated to rescue, rehabilitation and release of
injured and sick marine mammals.
249 Winward Passage
(just east of Clearwater Beach on Island Estates)
Clearwater, Florida
(727) 447-0980

St. Petersburg:

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"The Pier"
World famous landmark with shops, restaurants, attractions & fishing
located in downtown St. Petersburg next to the Vinoy Hotel,
the yacht basin and Whitted Airport
end of 2nd Avenue N.E.
(727) 821-6164
Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary
A refuge for as many as 500 injured, recuperating, and permanently crippled land and sea birds. This sanctuary has become known worldwide for its dedication to the preservation of wildlife.
18328 Gulf Blvd.
Indian Shores, Florida
(727) 391-6211
Sunken Gardens
A quiet oasis filled with flowers, towering palms, parrots and other exotic birds,
animals and flora. Alligator shows three times daily. Home of "Kachunga", alligator wrestler.
1825 4th St. North
St. Petersburg, Florida
(727) 896-3187
MUSEUMS THEATRES AND GALLERIES
Florida Gulf Coast Art Center:
222 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Belleair, Florida
(727) 584-8634
Comprehensive presentation of contemporary visual
art through exhibitions, studio instruction and related
arts activities. Open Tues. - Sat.. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.;
Sun. 12 - 4 p.m. Admission: FREE.
Florida International Museum:
100 Second St. N., in downtown
St. Petersbrurg, Florida
(727) 821-1448
Open 9 am. - 8 p.m., every day; last tour begins a 6 p.m.
Admission: $14.50 adults, $13.25 seniors (60 and up),
$5 ages 5 - 16.
Great Explorations:
1120 Fourth St. S., in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida
(727) 821-8885
A "hands on" museum where you touch, move and interact with
educate and entertain.
Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Sat. noon - 5 p.m. Sun.
Admission: 56 adults 18 - 65; $5 for children 4 - 17; senior discount.
Gulf Beaches Historical Museum:
115 Tenth Ave.
Pass-a-Grille, Florida
(727) 360-2491
Exhibits and photo displays depicting the history of Pinellas County's Gulf beaches.
Open Thurs. and Sat. 10 am.- 4 p.m.; Sun. 1 - 4 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Heritage Village:
11909 125th St. 11., Large, 582-2123. Restored homes ad building on 21 wooded acres. The exbihits that educate and museum depicting pioneer
life in the county is the centerpiece here.
Spinning weaving and other demonstrations occur regularly.
Open Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun. 1 - 4 p.m.
Mahaffey Theater
Home for seasonal performances by the Florida Orchestra
and the "Broadway at the Bayfront" program
located inside the Bayfront Center
St. Petersburg, Florida
Call (727) 892-5767
St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts:
255 Beach Dr N.E., in downtown
St. Petersburg, Florida
(727) 896-2667
Noted for its collection of French impressionist paintings,
as well as European, American, pre-Colombian and Far
Eastern art. Guided tours available.
Open Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 1 - 5 p.m.
Admission: $5 non-members; 53 seniors; $2 students.
Free on Sundays (donations accepted).
P. Buckley Moss Gallery:
190 Fourth Ave. N.E., in downtown
St. Petersburg, Florida
(727) 894-2899
The world's most extensive collection of the
works of one of the counuy's bat loved artists, known
for her portrayal of Amish and Mennonite people.
Originals and reproductions of watercolors and
etchings, offset lithographs, collector plates and figurines.
Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon. - Fd; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat.; noon - 5 p.m. on Sun. Admission: FREE.
Salvador Dali Museum:
1000 Third St. S., in downtown
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
(727) 823-3767
The worlds largest private collection of Dali artwork - oils, watercolors, drawings, graphics, sculptures and objets d'art. The most recommended attraction in Pinellas County by AAA. Guided tours daily. Gift shop.
Open Mon. - Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 pm.;
Sun. noon - 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors 65+, $4
St. Petersburg Museum of History:
335 Second Ave. N.E., in downtown
St. Petersburg, Florida
(727) 894-1052. See a 1870's country store, journey on a
simulated trolley ride and see yourself in period
costume. Replica of the historic Benoist aircraft
displayed in a glass-enclosed pavilion.
Open Mon. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. 1 - 5 p.m
Admission: $4 adults, $3.50 seniors and $1.50 children ages 7 - 17.

Tampa:

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Busch Gardens
"Wild Kingdom" African Nature Reserve with wild animals, Theaters, and Amusement park rides open year-round (featuring "Kumba" roller coaster and "Egypt")
3000 Busch Blvd.
Tampa, Florida
(813) 987-5212
The Florida Aquarium
The nation's newest aquarium complex contains many different Florida natural coastal habitats under one roof; wetlands, bays & beaches, reefs and offshore.
701 Channelside Drive
Tampa, Florida
(813) 273-4000
Lowry Park Zoo
7530 North Blvd.
Tampa, Florida
(813) 935-8552
MUSEUMS THEATRES AND GALLERIES
MOSI - Museum of Science & Industry
Hands on exhibits for all ages, highlighting technology and education;
fun for the whole family
4801 E. Fowler Ave.
Tampa, Florida
(813) 987-6000
Tampa Museum of Art
Exhibits and shows rotate periodically along with a quite notable permanent collection of Greco-Roman classical antiquities.
600 N. Ashley Drive
Tampa, Florida
(813) 274-8130
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
Venue for music, cultural and entertainment;
world-famous artists, performances and events year-round
Tampa, Florida
(813) 229-STAR * 1-(800)-955-1045

Orlando-Kissimmee:

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Disney World:

Disney-MGM Studios:

EPCOT:

Splendid China:
3000 Splendid China Blvd. (off Highway 192)
Kissimmee, Florida
(407) 396-7111,   1-800-244-6226

Universal Studios:

Pleasure Island:

Sea World:

Cocoa Beach/Space Coast:

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Kennedy Space Center-SpacePort USA:

Marineland:

Lakeland/Polk City:

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Fantasy of Flight:
(between Tampa and Orlando)
Aviation Museum and hands-on aviation attraction; more than 30 vintage aircraft. Interactive exhibits and dioramas. Great for kids and adults alike!
Take exit 21 off of I-4 between Tampa and Orlando
Polk City, Florida
(914) 985-3500

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