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All About St. Petersburg, FL
Located about 72 miles north of Manasota Key, St. Petersburg is home to the world-renowned Salvador Dali Museum, top-rated restaurants and beautiful Fort De Soto Park. The gleaming new 26-acre St. Pete Pier combines the peaceful blue waters of Tampa Bay with the vibrant greenery of downtown St. Petersburg’s parks, creating the ultimate place to stroll, bike, dine, drink, shop, swim, and take in a concert.
Local Destinations
The largest park within the Pinellas County Park System, Fort De Soto park consists of 1,136 acres made up of five interconnected islands (keys) along with beaches and campgrounds. North Beach includes a dog park, pavilions, grills and plenty of sand with interesting sea shells. This is a popular area for beaches goers to explore while in St. Petersburg.
Sunken Gardens
Existing for over 100 years, this garden began as a drained out lake and exists under sea level. Over 50,000 tropical plants and flowers exist in this 4-acre garden. There are beautiful installments included in the gardens such as cascading waterfalls, koi ponds, and flamingo habitats.
The Dali Museum
Housing the largest collection of Salvador Dali’s works outside of Europe, this museum is located in downtown St. Petersburg along the waterfront. The museum’s collection contains 96 oil paintings, over 100 watercolors and over 1,000 graphics, photographs, sculptures and more in their library.
Additional Places To Visit
Weedon Island Preserve
This 3,190-acre natural preserve includes abundant marine life that is preserved by the county’s Department of Parks. There are also designated archaeological areas that include shell mounds from the area's earlier civilizations. For public use, there are 4.7 miles of nature trails, a 45-foot tall observation tower and a kayaking loop. Fishing is also permissible along the pier in the preserve.
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
This is a 245 acre protected area operated by St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation. Inside the preserve, there is the Boyd Hill Environmental Center, a bird-of-prey aviary and over 3 miles of trails for hiking.
You will also fine public playgrounds and picnicking areas available.
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There are many different places to explore around St. Petersburg, Fl.
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