Near the end of the pier is the unique Olnetopia by Nick Ervinck. Pete Pier area are public works of art, one of the most spectacular being the work by Janet Echelman called Bending Arc. Fortunately, a tram runs from end to end making a walk out and a tram ride back a popular combination. Pete Pier is 3,000 feet long and can be a nice place to visit for a stroll, but it can also feel like a long walk in the hot Florida sun. For a snack by the beach, pop into the Spa Beach Bistro. You'll find six different restaurants ranging from Teak, a fine-dining establishment with fantastic views, right through to the more casual Fresco's Waterfront Bistro offering vistas of the incredible array of pleasure craft moored nearby. Today the Pier is more than just an extension into the ocean now it's 26 acres of fun, food, activities, and entertainment.īlending seamlessly into the surroundings, the pier area is an ideal place to spend an afternoon with the family or an evening out with a group of friends. Pete Pier is a far cry from what used to exist in the same space only a few short years ago. The gardens also conduct horticultural programs and garden tours, as well as host special events, including weddings.Īddress: 1060 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater, FloridaĪddress: 1825 4th St. You'll have a chance to see tropical flora from all over the world, and enjoy the ambience of waterfalls, footbridges, and even resident flamingos. Today, you can walk the paths and enjoy the rare plants, some of which are as old as the garden itself. The Turner family continued to care for and improve upon the garden, and it was finally purchased by the city in 1999, becoming a community effort. First conceived of in 1903, Turner transformed a lakebed into a six-acre tropical garden, which eventually became so popular that he started to charge admission. The Sunken Gardens began as the hobby of a plumber named George Turner and have evolved into a St. Sunken Gardens | Photo Copyright: Michael Law See Nature Come Alive at the Sunken Gardens The Dali Museum Library and Center for the Avant-garde are also housed here, which preserve books, magazines, newspaper clippings, and other important documents related to Dali, Surrealism, and Avant-garde influences.Īddress: One Dali Boulevard, St. Oil paintings, watercolors, original drawings, sculptures, graphics, photographs, and prints are among the exhibits.
Dali's entire artistic career is represented, from his early work in Impressionism and Cubism to later experiments in more "Classical" styles. Petersburg houses a comprehensive collection of paintings by this Surrealist master, with a total collection of more than 2,000 works of art. Petersburg | Dan Lundberg / photo modified Pete Beach is just one of many fantastic beaches along this stretch of coastline others include Treasure Island, Madeira, Redington Shores, and Indian Shores. Restaurants along the main street all have outdoor patios, perfect for grabbing a light lunch or a pleasant dinner once the heat of the day has passed. Pete Beach is long, and includes lazing on the beach (of course!), parasailing, fishing, jet skiing, and frolicking in the ocean.Īn assortment of accommodation is available, ranging from old-school Florida hotels to condos, right through to luxury resorts. Pete Beach has been drawing legions of visitors for years. Home to a spectacular wide and long stretch of soft, golden sand lapped by warm, clear water, St. Turning inland, the city of Tampa is another fun place to explore, with more things to do and great restaurants.Įxplore the best places to visit in the city and surrounding areas with our list of the top attractions and things to do in St. Pete's Beach and the gorgeous soft sands and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Petersburg is one of Florida's cultural hot spots with a fine selection of world famous institutions, including the Dali, Imagine, and Fine Arts Museums along with the Morean Arts Center. Many of the top attractions are near one another, making visiting more than one in an afternoon an easy task. The city is compact and easy to navigate. Off the western side of the peninsula is a chain of long, narrow islands with some of Florida's best beaches. Pete and famed for its perpetual sunshine, lies on the Pinellas Peninsula on the central Gulf Coast of Florida, between Tampa Bay and Boca Ciega Bay. We may earn a commission from affiliate links ( )
Written by Lura Seavey and Lana Law Updated Mar 22, 2022
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