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Discovering Pinellas ... Attractions
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Celebration Station
24546 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater
727-791-1799
www.celebrationstation.com
Rides, games and miniature golf are fun for the whole family.
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Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage, Island Estates
888-239-9414
www.cmaquarium.org
Observe the rehabilitation and care of rescued dolphins, whales, otters and sea turtles. Get your hands wet petting stingrays. Marine Life Adventures offers an interactive marine experience in Clearwater Bay. It is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adult admission $8.75. Children 3 to 12, $6.25. Under 2 free.
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Great Explorations, the Hands-On Museum
1925 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg
727-821-8992
www.greatexplorations.org
Launch a tennis ball into the height of the museum, race a car, make a pizza, be a computer animator, sail a vessel ... or just hang out.
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Harborview Center
300 Cleveland St., Clearwater
727-462-6778
www.harborv.com
Formerly a department store, the center is now a multipurpose facility in downtown Clearwater.
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The Pier
800 Second Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg
727-821-6164
www.stpete-pier.com
The five-story, inverted pyramid has become a symbol for a downtown renaissance in St. Petersburg. Inside, visitors find shops, a museum, dining, and an aquarium. Outside are boat rentals, fishing areas, and a fantastic view of Tampa Bay.
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Pinewood Cultural Park
11909 125th St. N., Largo
www.pinewoodculturalpark.org
Home to three star attractions run by Pinellas County: Botanical Gardens, Heritage Village and Gulfcoast Museum of Art.
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Sponge Factory
510 Dodecanese Blvd.
Tarpon Springs
727-938-5366
Greek immigrants brought their sponge-diving skills to the Gulf of Mexico, and the tradition still thrives. This museum pays homage to a rich heritage.
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Science Center of Pinellas County
7701 22nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg
727-384-0027
www.sciencecenterofpinellas.com
A unique learning environment for children through adults that offers hands-on educational activities to promote the understanding of science. Self-guided tours and planetarium shows.
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Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary
18328 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores
727-391-6211
www.seabirdsanctuary.org
Human hands help injured birds at North America’s largest bird hospital.
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Tarpon Springs Aquarium
850 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs
727-938-5378
Marine exhibitions are on display at the famous Sponge Docks.
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Derby Lane Greyhound Racing
10490 Gandy Blvd. N., St. Petersburg
727-812-3339
www.derbylane.com
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Tampa Bay Downs
Race Track Road,Oldsmar
(813) 855-4401
www.tampabaydowns.com
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Treasure Island Casino Cruz
12601 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island
727-464-0085
TreasureIslandCasinoCruz.com
Operating in Madeira Beach. |
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Adventure Island
1001 McKinley Drive,Tampa
(813) 987-5660
www.adventureisland.com
Water-themed family fun park.
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Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay
3000 East Busch Blvd., Tampa
(813) 987-5082
www.buschgardens.com/buschgardens/fla/default.aspx
Theme park with African flavor; rides, shows and one of America’s largest zoological parks. |
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Drive, Tampa
(813) 273-4000
www.flaquarium.org
In Tampa, in a new mall, IMAX Theater and improved port facilities, offers many new experiences. “Sea Hunt” features predators, such as a giant Pacific octopus, sharks, lionfish, eels, and cuttlefish. A new two-hour ecotour of the bay aboard a catamaran is available.
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Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park
Orlando - Take I-4 to the Disney exits.
(407) 939-6244
disney.go.com/home/today/index.html
This is the ultimate Hollywood experience: Exciting shows plus “reel-life” adventures plunge each visitor into the glamorous set of movie and TV film-making.
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EPCOT Center
Orlando - Take I-4 east to the Disney exits. Follow the signs.
(407) 939-6244
disney.go.com/home/today/index.html
See the past, present and future, including architecture, culture and food from around the world.
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Islands of Adventure
1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando
(407) 363-8000
http://themeparks.universalstudios.com
Five different “islands”: Port of Entry, Marvel Superhero Island, Toon Lagoon, Jurassic Park, The Lost Continent, and Seus Landing. Enjoy exciting rides: The Hulk, Spiderman, and many more.
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The Magic Kingdom
Orlando - Take I-4 to the Disney exits.
(407) 939-6244
disneyworld.disney.go.com
Theme park featuring exciting rides, spectacular shows and all the Disney characters.
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The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)
801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa
(813) 987-6100
www.mosi.org
Take a tour of the human body, experience a hurricane at 74 mph, a flight simulator and butterfly garden or ride a highwire bike. Get an in-depth look at ocean exploration at “Deep Sea Treasures,” and visit other exhibits and the IMAX Theater too. Call (813) 987-6311.
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SeaWorld of Florida
7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando
(407) 351-3600
www.seaworld.com
The world’s most popular marine park features 20 shows and exhibits of whales, dolphins, sharks, waterskiers and more.
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Universal Studios Florida
1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando
(407) 363-8000
themeparks.universalstudios.com/orlando/website/index.php
Features more than 40 rides, shows, attractions and movie set streets including Back to the Future, ET Adventure and more. |
Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Co. Dept. GL
P.O. Box 10,000, Lake Buena Vista
(407) 824-4321
disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/index
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Wet ’n Wild
6200 International Drive, Orlando
(407) 351-1800; (800) 992-WILD
www.wetnwild.com/Orlando/Main/Main.asp
Less than two miles from Universal Orlando and SeaWorld, off I-4 at Exit 75A, formerly Exit 30A. Right off International Drive, find the world’s premier water park, features a full-day of fun for the entire family. |
