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\\\ AROUND THE ST. PETERSBURG AREA
ATTRACTIONS:
• City of St . Petersburg Events Calendar: stpete.org/events/index.php
• St . Petersburg Parks and Recreation: stpeteparksrec.org/
• Ft . DeSoto Beach, located off St. Petersburg’s southern tip, has been named the number one beach in the United
States. Named after the historic fort located on the 900-acre park, visitors can tour the five islands that comprise
the park. From the island’s shores, visitors enjoy a panorama of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
• Treasure Island, 11260 Gulf Blvd., St. Petersburg’s Municipal Beach, located on the shores of Treasure Island,
boasts 500 feet of sandy white shores. The beach includes full shower and changing facilities, a snack bar, beach
volleyball courts, and a beach wheelchair for handicapped beach goers.
• Sunken Gardens is a botanical paradise in the midst of a bustling city. As St. Pete’s oldest living museum, this
100-year-old garden is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region. stpete.org/attractions/sunken_
gardens/index.php
• St . Petersburg Pier: This gleaming new attraction on the city’s picturesque waterfront has 26 beautiful acres
that seamlessly combine the peaceful blue waters of Tampa Bay with the vibrant greenery of downtown St.
Petersburg’s parks. stpetepier.org/
• Tampa Bay Rays: Major League Baseball, 2020 American League Champions! mlb.com/rays
• The Rowdies: North American Soccer League, 2020 Eastern Conference Champions! rowdiessoccer.com/
• The African American Heritage Trails are walking tours of downtown neighborhoods that provide an overview
of African American influence on the history of the city. 19 markers covering more than a dozen city blocks provide details about the history of the African American community in St. Petersburg. Both trails begin at the Carter G. Woodson Museum at 2240 9th Ave South.
MUSEUMS:
• Dr . Carter G . Woodson African American Museum’s mission is two-fold: 1) To preserve, present, and interpret African American history and to engage a broad and diverse audience through these activities. 2) To promote an understanding among the St. Petersburg community to enhance our ability as a society to respect, value diversity, and foster equal rights and social justice. woodsonmuseum.org/
• Florida Holocaust Museum: Honoring the memory of millions of innocent men, women, and children who suffered or died in the Holocaust, the museum is dedicated to teaching members of all races and cultures to recognize the inherent worth and dignity of human life to prevent future genocides. flholocaustmuseum.org/
• Museum of Fine Arts: The elegant Palladian-style building combines the styles of a classic art museum and a Mediterranean villa at home in Florida’s tropical climate. Designed by John Volk, the building itself a work of art, has twenty galleries, a sculpture garden, some small and intimate, others more spacious. mfastpete.org/
• The Dali Museum is home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by the late Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali. The collection includes 94 original oils, more than 100 watercolors and drawings, plus 1,300 graphics, sculptures, holograms, objects of art and photographs. thedali.org/
• St . Petersburg Museum of History: This museum’s mission is to collect, preserve and communicate the history and heritage of Florida with emphasis on St. Petersburg and the Pinellas Peninsula. spmoh.com/
• Imagine Museum gives art enthusiasts and collectors alike a glimpse into the vibrant life of this remarkable medium. From early pioneers Littleton and Labino to the groundbreaking contemporary artists of today, visitors experience the fire and passion with each piece’s creation and the legacy it leaves behind.
imaginemuseum.com/
• The James Museum: Embrace the captivating history and essence of the West, the tenacious spirit of Native American, pioneer and immigrant trailblazers viewed through the lifetime art collection of museum co-founders Tom and Mary James. Their deep passion for art and culture which evokes the spirit and beauty of life in the wilderness and bridges the centuries is now on display for all in St. Petersburg. thejamesmuseum.org/