FAMILY FRIENDLY
Kids of all ages will enjoy the
diversity of family friendly
experiences in the Sunshine City.
Take the ferry to Shell Island or
Egmont Key and collect shells
while you look for dolphins. Plan an
“inside” day at Great Explorations
Children’s Museum or make an art
project during family time at local
museums. Go retro for vintage fun at
St. Pete Shufeboard. See how early
Florida pioneers lived at Boyd Hill’s
Pinellas Pioneer Settlement. Ride
bikes along the 37-mile Pinellas Bike
Trail, longest urban linear trail in the
Eastern U.S.
CITY OF FESTIVALS
St. Petersburg is known for its
amazing year-round festivals
showcasing music, art, theater,
literature, lm and even seafood.
Here are a few events not to be
missed.
PLAN YOUR DAY
St. Petersburg is bustling with
energy 27. There’s so much to
see, savor and experience in the
‘Burg. Where do you start?
1Begin your day with coffee at
one of the many sidewalk cafes
on Beach Drive or Central Avenue.
2If it’s Saturday, stop by the St.
Pete Saturday Morning Market,
the largest weekly fresh market in
the Southeast.
3Later, rent bikes through Coast
Bike Share and explore the city.
4Attend a yoga class poolside
at a local hotel and stay for a
swim after class.
5Take a self-guided
Walk St. Petersburg
tour courtesy of the
St. Pete Preservation
Society.
6 Bring your
dog to the
area’s only dog
beach at Fort
DeSoto Park.
7 Watch the
Tampa Bay
Rowdies play world-class
soccer at Al Lang Stadium
or the Tampa Bay Rays play Major
League Baseball at Tropicana Field.
8 Listen to late night music at
one of the many cafes, open
air clubs and beer gardens.
REGGAE RISE UP PHOTO BY CHRIS RODRIGUEZ, BREAKDOWN MEDIA
24 St. Petersburg’s Visitors Guide | 2018-2019