St. Petersburg's Pier |
| Sunday, September 07, 2008 |
Fun to See in St. Pete |
| Location | - | Downtown St. Petersburg |
| Features | - | Waterfront Restaurants & Bars, Scenic Views, Festivals, Exhibits, Fireworks, Vinoy Basin, Vinoy Renaissance Resort |
| Activities | - | Dining, Shopping, Boating, Fishing, Live Music, Walking |
| Parking | - | Mixture of Free & Paid Parking |
| Kid Friendly | - | Yes |
| Map It | - | Detailed Map & Directions |
| Address | - | Second Avenue NE, St. Petersburg Florida 33701 |
| Phone | - | 727-821-6443 |
| Extras | - | Looper Downtown Trolley Ride |
| Conditions Now | - |
 Fair, and 81° |
The Pier
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| This is known as the Vinoy Basin. The water, boats, and the nature make for a very special setting. |
The Pier is a 5-story inverted pyramid building located at the end of a 2,400 feet extension over the water. By far, this is St. Petersburg's most recognized landmark. It hosts several restaurants, shops, an aquarium, and an observation platform. The Pier provides a contemporary setting for dining, entertainment, shopping, and sightseeing. Come try the waterfront dinning, take a boat tour, and even feed the pelicans.
Getting Around Downtown
The best way to explore St. Petersburg is with a car, bike, scooter, or even better, walking. I found it helpful to pickup and use the free Local City Guide and Directional Map. They are great, as they point out all of the locations of all the various attractions and points of interest. You will find these in front of most of the major venues.
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority provides daily bus service in town and surrounding communities. Phone 727-530-9911 for schedule and fare information.
Activities & Sports
The area is a veritable sports person's paradise! It is 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 The Pier, St. Petersburg, or 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). 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.
