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Adventure Island
From spring until fall, rides named Calypso Coaster, Gulf Scream... |
Amusement Parks | Tampa |
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Beach Drive
Just a short stroll from the Vinoy, this upscale stretch along... |
Promenades / Boardwalks | St. Petersburg |
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Florida Holocaust Museum
The downtown Florida Holocaust Museum is one of the largest of... |
Museums / Galleries | St. Petersburg |
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Fort De Soto Park
Spread over five small islands, 1,136-acre Fort De Soto Park... |
Parks | St. Petersburg |
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Great Explorations
"Don't touch" are words never spoken here. The museum is hands-on... |
Gardens / Arboretums | St. Petersburg |
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Mote Aquarium
The latest edition to this world-class marine research facility... |
Zoos / Aquariums | Sarasota |
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Museum of Fine Arts
One of the city's cornerstones, this museum is a gorgeous Mediterranean-revival... |
Museums / Galleries | St. Petersburg |
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Museum of Science & Industry
Although this is a fun and stimulating scientific playground... |
Museums / Galleries | Tampa |
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens
One of Old Florida's charming, family-owned and -operated attractions... |
Zoos / Aquariums | Sarasota |
Siesta Beach
With 40 acres of nature trails, this park is popular; you'll... |
Beaches | Sarasota |
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Solomon's Castle
For a visit to the wild and weird side, particularly fun for... |
Architectural Sites | Bradenton |
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South Lido Park
At the southern tip of the island, South Lido Park has one of... |
Beaches | Sarasota |
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St. Petersburg Museum of History
Learn about the history of the Tampa Bay region, from the Tocobaga... |
Museums / Galleries | St. Petersburg |
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Tampa Museum of Art
Housed in an exquisitely designed new building, the Tampa Museum... |
Museums / Galleries | Tampa |
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Turtle Beach
A 14-acre beach-park that's popular with families, Turtle has... |
Beaches | Sarasota |
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