| Ideally located just few miles from Tampa, St. Petersburg is a stylish, elegant city drawing thousands of visitors each year to enjoy long sandy beaches. Also known as "Sunshine City," has much to offer visitors to the Tampa Bay area. St, Petersburg's offers plenty of attractions and activities for every traveler. Some favorite pastimes here are fishing, sailing, jet skiing, snorkeling and scuba diving on the water and golf, tennis plus professional baseball on land. Nature enthusiasts shouldn't miss the Fort DeSoto Park towards the south of St. Pete Beach. Rent a canoe, do some bird watching or go fishing. The nearby Boyd Hill Nature Park has a variety of hiking, biking and nature trails.
St. Petersburg also has a diverse selection of museums and plethora of art galleries. The Florida International Museum is a popular attraction with world class exhibitions. The Salvador Dali Museum showcases the world's largest collected works of the Surrealist painter. The Pier is another interesting destination comprising of several shops and restaurants. If you are with kids, then you can take them to the Pier's small aquarium and a treasure hunt on the Pirate Ship at John's Pass. And for those who love shopping, St. Petersburg's offers several shopping malls, one-of-a-kind boutiques, antique stores, beachside shops filled with souvenirs and flea markets overflowing with bargains. With so much to see and too, visiting St. Petersburg's is a lifetime experience!
|
