City of St. Petersburg
Thursday, November 20, 2008

Downtown St. Petersburg

Location - Downtown St. Petersburg
Features - Baywalk, The Coliseum, Gallery Central, Mahaffey Theater, The Pier, Progress Energy Park, Sunken Gardens, Vinoy, Museums, Tropicana Field, Concerts, Marina, Festivals
Activities - Biking, Bars|Dining, Boating, Fishing, Live Music, Shopping, Walking
Parking - Mix of Free, Metered, & Parking Garages
Kid Friendly - Yes
Map It - Get Map & Directions
Phone - 727-892-5700
Extras - Looper Downtown Trolley Ride
Conditions Now - Clear, and 65°

Downtown St. Petersburg

Here is a great view of the Pier, as you peer over the big boats next to the Yacht Club.

Sightseeing...Continued

Don't miss enjoying a warm sunny day simply strolling through this scenic area. A variety of museums are home to downtown St. Petersburg including the Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of History, the Florida International Museum and the Salvador Dali Museum. The Gallery Central District along Central Avenue hosts a wide range of art galleries, antique shops, and cultural crafts.

The Pier & Baywalk

The Pier is a 5-story inverted pyramid building located at the end of a 2,400 feet extension over the water. It hosts several restaurants, shops, an aquarium, and an observation platform that provide a contemporary setting for dining, entertainment, shopping, and sightseeing.

BayWalk is a open-air plaza that includes both familiar establishments, such as Ann Taylor, and those that are exclusive to Florida. Entertainment options include a large Theater complex and lots of neat bars and restaurants.

Activities & Sports

The area is a veritable sportspersons' paradise! It's ideal for boating, camping, diving, snorkeling, fishing, jet skiing, golfing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, swimming, or just sipping a cold beverage in the pool!

If you are a sports enthusiast, you are in luck. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays play baseball at Tropicana Field in downtown St. Petersburg. Across the Bay, you are within 30 minutes of both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers football and Tampa Bay Lightning hockey teams.

Visitor Info

For advance information about both St. Petersburg and the beaches, contact the St. Petersburg Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (www.stpete-clearwater.com). A wealth of information is also available from the St. Pete Area Chamber of Commerce (www.stpete.com).

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We took our first visit to Sunken Gardens, right here in St. Petersburg on 4th Street. If you are trying to landscape your yard, it is really worth getting an annual pass. You can tour the grounds and get lots of neat landscaping ideas for plants, trees, bushes, and shrubs. Everything here will grow just fine in the real estate in Old Northeast and Snell Isle.

Rich Peterson, Old Northeast

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What a beautiful downtown setting, with waterfront parks that are home to numerous festivals and firework displays.
 
The famous Pier extends 2,400 feet over Tampa Bay, and is perfect for dining, entertainment, and sightseeing.
 
St. Pete is surrounded with some really nice neighborhood communities, such as Old Northeast and Snell Isle. They are both top-notch waling and biking areas.
 
The downtown area has lots to see, with the mix of waterfront, architecture, and great Florida nature.
 

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