Things To Do
The Dalí Museum
The biggest attraction in St. Pete! This museum contains the largest collection of Salvador Dalí's work outside of Spain.
St. Pete Pier
The pier starts near Beach Drive in Downtown St. Pete. It features shopping stalls, a mini waterpark, playgrounds, art installations, a small beach, a rooftop bar, restaurants, music stages, fishing, and an environmental education center.
St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
A weekly market in the parking lot of the Rowdies Stadium in downtown St. Pete where you can buy local goods and listen to local musicians. It runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Park at the SouthCore Parking Garage and go for a quick walk at Demens Landing Park afterwards.
Tampa Riverwalk
This is 2.6 mile walkway along the Hillsborough River. You can spend a day on the Riverwalk and visit many of the top spot in Tampa, including Armature Works, the Tampa Museum of Art, downtown, Curtis Hixon Park, Sparkman Wharf, and leading all the way to The Florida Aquarium. The Pirate Water Taxi has several stops along the Riverwalk.
Tampa Bay Sun Football Club
The first American professional women's soccer club in Tampa, Florida! Last year was the team's inaugural season. The Tampa Bay Sun play at Blake High School in Tampa, FL (superstar Doechii's alma mater). You can park at Armature Works and take the Pirate Water Taxi directly to the game!
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Busch Gardens is an animal these park in the area. It offers 300 acres of animal encounters, live shows, restaurants, roller coasters, shops, and games. It is very popular in the area and may also still have holiday decorations and shows playing at the time of the wedding.
Fort De Soto Park
This county park has fantastic beaches with ample parking (the latter is a rare find in the area). The park lies at the mouth of Tampa Bay and features 7 miles of waterfront, two fishing piers, multiple hiking and biking trails, picnic and camping grounds, canoeing, kayaking, searching for seashells, a historic fort, and an accompanying museum.
Dunedin Breweries
Dunedin is a town about thirty minutes North of St. Petersburg with many great breweries all within walking distance of each other. Park at the Monroe Parking Garage in downtown Dunedin and just start exploring! Wherever you end up is wherever you're meant to be! Just make sure to stop by Harley's Gourmet Popcorn & Cider Shoppe on the way!
Swim with Manatees
Go swimming with the Manatees! Crystal River is an town with many springs about two hours north of St. Pete. Here, you can find many companies and other resources to help you swim with Manatees! January is also the perfect time of year for this activity.
Ringling Museum
The Ringling Museum is a grand estate and museum complex founded by circus impresario John Ringling and his wife, Mable. It opened in the early 1930s and now operates under Florida State University. It has gardens, art, circus memorabilia, historic buildings, and a beautiful waterfront to explore. Check out the city of Sarasota afterwards for beautiful beaches and good food!