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	-	Sunny, 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.

Visitor Info...Continued

Ask for a copy of the chamber's visitor guide, which lists hotels, condominiums, and other accommodations. Also downtown, there are walk-in information centers at The Pier and Florida International Museum.

Sunken Gardens

If you like nature, be sure to check out Sunken Gardens. Known as a "living museum", it features rare and old tropical plants. You will walk down through lush gardens filled with exotic plants brought in from around the world.

The Sunken Gardens Park provides tours of the grounds, horticultural programs, and field trips. They even offer special events like weddings and corporate party rentals. For park hours, just call 727-551-3100 for current information.

Airports

The closest major airport is St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport. It is located about 10 miles north of downtown St Petersburg.

Most visitors will find better connections to Tampa International, which is about 15 miles northwest of downtown St. Petersburg, across the bay.

Both airports are conveniently located less than 30 minutes away.

A Must Do City

St. Petersburg has so much to offer. Not only does it have some of the most beautiful waterfronts in the world, but an abundance of natural wonders and a wide variety of attractions.

The atmosphere is alive with excitement with activities ranging from dancing to golf. Whether you want to kick back and relax or have an active vacation, St. Petersburg has what you want.

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