Stroll along the St. Pete pier overlooking Tampa Bay. There are grassy areas, two restaurant/bars, a beach, an aquarium, and a splash pad and playground for kids. Open container alcohol is allowed on the St. Pete pier and it is within walking distance of shops and restaurants on Central Avenue.

The best views of the St.Pete skyline are at sunset from the rooftop of Pier Teaki.

European-inspired space featuring a restaurant, bookstore, coffeehouse & shop with decor & gifts.

The Armature Works structure dates back to 1910, when it served as the repair and storage facility for the Tampa Electric Street and Railway Company (formerly known as the Streetcar Barn). Today, Armature Works is a 73,000 square foot mixed-use commercial space consisting of the Heights Public Market, modern event spaces, a coworking space, plus an eclectic (not to mention award-winning) selection of restaurants and bars. Armature Works overlooks the Hillsborough River and paddleboards are available for rent!

Modern waterfront area featuring hip restaurants & shops, a beer garden & street-food stands.

The Salvador Dalí Museum is an art museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States, dedicated to the works of Salvador Dalí.

Kayak or paddleboard through the South Paddling Trail. This trail meanders through mangroves and seagrass flats and between islands of the preserve and along the edge of Tampa Bay. Expect to see wading birds such as reddish egret, roseate spoonbills and white ibis.

With miles of serene, sandy shoreline, this much-loved county park covers five islands and 1,136 acres on the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay. Explore on land or water, visit a Spanish-America War-era fort, splash with your pups at the water’s edge or just lounge on sun-soaked beaches.

Rent a canoe or kayak at the park, and explore the tidal waters, which teem with wildlife.

Rated among the best aquariums in the US, The Florida Aquarium welcomes visitors to experience a wide variety of aquatic and terrestrial animals.

Cute, walkable open-air complex with higher-end retailers, restaurants & bars, plus a movie theater. Free first-come-first serve parking available in garages nearby.

The Sunken Gardens are 4 acres of well-established botanical gardens, located in the Historic Old Northeast neighborhood of St. Petersburg, Florida, at 1825 4th Street North. The Gardens have existed for more than a century, and are one of the oldest roadside tourist attractions in the United States.

"Great Explorations" Children's Museum is also on-site.

Contemporary gallery showcasing works by American emerging & established studio glass artists. One of our favorite museums, nestled right on Central Avenue in downtown St. Pete, close to bars and restaurants.

The Tampa Riverwalk is a 2.6-mile-long, multi-use path along the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa. It is easily accessible from the hotel block, should you choose to stay there. It connects to hotels, dining, museums, and more!

Give it up for the mouse. Tampa is about 1.5 hours away from Disney World. Disney Springs, Epcot (drink around the world!), Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios are a ton of fun for adults.

1.5 hours away from Tampa. Awesome place to Kayak, swim, and paddleboard in a crystal clear spring. In April, Manatees will be traveling back out towards the gulf, but you still may see one!

1.5 hours away from Tampa. Discovery cove is an all-inclusive day resort where you can swim with dolphins, snorkel with thousands of tropical fish and rays, hand-feed hundreds of exotic birds, relax in the tropical lazy river, and unwind on pristine beaches. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages (including select beer and wines for guests over 21 years of age) are included in admission, as are all amenities you’ll need to enjoy your stay, such as snorkeling gear, fresh towels and more.

We love Discovery Cove!!