Things To Do

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks

Sponge City Brewing

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

The Florida Aquarium

The Tides Market

Olde Bay Cafe - Dunedin, FL

St. Petersburg Pier

You absolutely should check this out! You can walk/rollerblade/bike. There’s a trolley that takes you to the end & back if you prefer. Great food & drink options, always a good time!

The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)

St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market (downtown St. Pete)

Very large and fun outdoor morning market in the heart of downtown St. Pete.

Shopapalooza Festival

TWO DAYS: 10 am to 5 pm Saturday Nov 30, Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 VENUE: Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Drive NE, downtown St. Petersburg 33701 “Our community festival is filled with local sounds, local tastes and 350+ local makers and small businesses!”

Sunken Gardens

Florida Botanical Gardens

St. Petersburg Museum of History

Museum of Fine Arts

Kristen’s sister Carrie & brother-in-law Ghoku had their beautiful wedding reception here! Awesome art museum in the heart of downtown St. Pete.

Woodson African American Museum of Florida

Coffee Pot Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day

Annual 5k on Thanksgiving Day!

Chihuly Collection

Very breakable art exhibits, probably not the best place for children.

Imagine Museum

Fairgrounds St. Pete

“Explorable immersive art experience”

I Love the Burg St. Pete

Check this website for rotating events in St. Pete area!

Gulp Coast Craft Beer Trail - South Region

Cross Bay Ferry - St. Pete to Tampa

A fun (car-free) way to travel from Downtown St. Pete to Downtown Tampa & back.

Frenchy's Outpost Bar and Grill

Vertical Ventures

Climb rocks!

Pia's Trattoria

Delicious Italian food in the cute little Gulfport community not too far from the wedding venue by vehicle. Highly recommend walking around downtown Gulfport!

Red Mesa Cantina

Three different Red Mesa locations, this one is located downtown. Best Mexican food in town!

Florida Tiki Tours

Buona Ristorante

Voted #1 for Italian food on St. Pete Beach. Within walking distance from the wedding venue. Just across the street in the shopping plaza with Publix in it.

Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish

Absolute must! Bring cash.

Florida Winery

Take a tour (check Groupon for deals)! Definitely try a wine slushy. Highly recommend the Category 5 Hurricane!

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art

Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement

Great Explorations Children's Museum

Great children’s museum!

The Dog Bar

Mazzaro's Italian Market